IDOC says it will close Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and build a women's prison at or near the Stateville campus in Crest Hill — a roughly $1B project that has drawn sharp local opposition.

Cloudy and muggy Saturday with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, mainly south of I‑80. Cooler by the lake; hotter and more humid early next week.

The Lincoln Park Buffalo Wild Wings is moving a few blocks north to a smaller Clybourn takeout location; a GO pickup format is expected in late July.

A 31-year-old Aurora man faces two counts of first‑degree murder after a confrontation near Warehouse Church left a 57‑year‑old man dead; investigators are seeking tips.

La Flor Michoacana held a ribbon-cutting Friday at 9211 Broadway in Brookfield’s Eight Corners, serving paletas, aguas frescas and savory snacks.

Police responded to an apparent shooting at a Carpentersville bar early Saturday; investigators combed the scene near Route 25 and Kings Road as officials work to clarify what happened.

A 20‑year‑old from DeKalb is held after a Geneva traffic stop allegedly uncovered a converted automatic Glock, a 45‑round drum magazine and cannabis.

An 18-year-old and a 16-year-old were arrested after police say they carjacked a 63‑year‑old man on Chicago’s South Side; the older suspect faces weapons-enhanced felony counts.

Cook County will raise its minimum wage to $15.40 for non‑tipped workers and $9.25 for tipped employees on July 1, 2026. The county’s updated FAQ explains who’s covered and where to file complaints.

A Quincy shop owner was arrested after state police say searches turned up large quantities of cannabis, cocaine and psilocybin in a multi-site raid.

An 18-year-old was rushed to a hospital after a reported uterine perforation at Planned Parenthood’s Near North clinic, renewing questions about oversight in Illinois.

Fulton Market's newest towers are keeping vacancy far below the rest of downtown, creating a two‑speed office market that favors amenity‑rich space.

Pulte Home Co. is under contract to buy about 32 acres on 75th Street for $14M to build 94 duplexes called Naperville Ridge, prompting neighbor and conservation concerns.