St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago closed due to an AI-generated bomb threat, prompting a police and FBI investigation. Classes were canceled despite the threat being deemed non-credible.

Hector Gomez faces federal charges for possessing a loaded handgun last year in Chicago. He was previously convicted as a felon and deported multiple times.

Three men were shot, one fatally, while sitting in a car in Chicago's Gage Park. The shooting occurred on Thursday night, and the suspect fled on foot. Police are investigating; no arrests have been made.

Taquería La Reina opened Dec. 15 in Cicero, bringing birria, barbacoa and pozole to 6026 W. 26th St. from a three‑generation family menu.

New SNAP work and reporting rules land Feb. 1, 2026 in Illinois; ABAWDs 18–64 will face documentation requirements and possible limits. Local food banks and state tools offer help.

After more than 15 years in Lakeview, The Piggery will close on Sunday, Jan. 18, and the building is listed for $2.9 million. The rooftop 'Sty Deck' will shut along with the restaurant.

A Kane County judge gave Samuel Garcia 90 years after a 2022 Center Avenue shooting that killed Ferrer Velasquez. Mandatory firearm enhancements pushed the total sentence higher.

A federal judge pared a shareholder lawsuit over Walgreens’ VillageMD venture down to three statements, narrowing the litigation and putting discovery in the spotlight. The order trims dozens of alleged misstatements but leaves executives’ upbeat clinic comments facing scrutiny.

A judge unsealed deposition transcripts tied to lawsuits alleging federal immigration agents used force in Chicago — but the records haven't been posted publicly yet.

Doctors warn a viral TikTok 'fire challenge' using hand sanitizer and rubbing alcohol is sending teens to the ER with severe burns. Parents and fire officials urge caution.

An 18-year-old from Frankfort was arrested after an alleged assault at the Credit Union One Amphitheatre during a July concert. Police say surveillance footage and a forensic interview supported the victim's account.

Michigan prosecutors say a governor’s warrant has been served for Adam Beckerink, who could be returned to Chicago soon to face a first‑degree murder charge.

Peoples Gas asked regulators for roughly $202.3M in new delivery revenue, a move critics say will hike monthly bills about $10. Advocates rallied and plan to fight the filing in the ICC docket.