A body was recovered in Aurora during a follow-up search for missing 32-year-old Shafia Murad; authorities say identification and cause of death are pending.

A Lowell man faces a Level 6 neglect charge after a 4-year-old was found wandering toward railroad tracks; officers described the suspect’s home as deplorable.

Cool, mostly sunny Wednesday with highs near 72°F. Big warmup Thursday and storm chances Friday–Saturday.

Big Boy No. 4014 heads to West Chicago for a free public display June 3; expect crowds, shuttles and safety rules.

A Frontier flight bound for O’Hare was diverted to Miami Sunday after a passenger disturbance; the FAA says the plane landed safely while the agency reviews the incident.

Jose Alvarez — accused in the 2023 Little Village killings that inspired Karina’s Law — died after a May hospitalization and his case was recorded as abated on June 2.

Frankfort Community High School Principal Aaron Hill resigned Monday amid an investigation and felony aggravated-battery charges related to an off-campus incident.

The Blackstone Bar & Grill held a ribbon-cutting last Friday as the downtown spot reopened under new management. Owner Jim Withers thanked the chamber and city and says a facade refresh is planned this summer.

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering $10,000 for tips after an arson in West Englewood killed two adults and two children; volunteers will canvass the block and investigators are seeking video.

Unmarked federal SUVs struck a woman's car during an Albany Park arrest Tuesday, sparking neighborhood confrontations and renewed scrutiny of federal tactics.

A statewide WIC EBT outage on June 2 temporarily blocked card transactions and slowed clinic operations across Illinois.

Junior Chefs Kitchen will open a 2,200‑sq‑ft West Loop studio at Coppia this June after a months‑long zoning delay. The company signed a 10‑year lease for the ground‑floor retail space.

Northlake police say scammers may wedge screws into pump cradles to keep transactions active. Basic checks — watch the display and keep your receipt — can help avoid surprise charges.