Jesse Jackson is set to return home after recovering from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy at a nursing facility, following his Parkinson's diagnosis in 2013.

Syntax Bio's Science Advances paper introduces 'Cellgorithm', a CRISPR-based method that the company says can shrink stem-cell differentiation from months to days. The approach could speed regenerative therapies if it scales.

Illinois has placed Centurion Health in charge of state prison medical care. Lawsuits and federal findings have advocates and lawyers warning that stronger oversight is needed.

Oak Lawn police are searching for 14-year-old Skylar Deckert and 13-year-old Nyalah Lawson after they were last seen Saturday night near 87th and 52nd. Authorities say the pair may be traveling together.

Shots were fired at two Cook County sheriff’s deputies outside Mount Sinai Hospital early Wednesday; their car was hit but no one was hurt. Area Four detectives are investigating the suspect vehicle.

A Nixon Peabody-led study finds some Loop office buildings could be converted into housing without upfront city subsidies — but the math is tight and local rules matter.

Chicago Police issued a community alert for an attempted child luring in Englewood, where a man in a Silver Chevy Malibu tried to entice a minor into his vehicle.

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre will require separate parking passes for 2026 shows; general lots will cost about $20–$25 and premium options will be pricier.

A $50.6M loan on 625 North Michigan was moved to special servicing after occupancy and cash flow plunged; owners BlueFive and Golub now face possible foreclosure.

Sonic Speed Cafe arrives in Wicker Park on Dec. 20 with chili dogs, a chef-curated menu and Chicago-only merch. The pop-up will feature a local mural and limited run.

A former Riverwoods resident was arrested in Washington after a five-year probe linked her to a newborn whose remains were found in a Riverwoods woods in 2020. She faces felony counts including concealment of death and abuse of a corpse.

The Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for 7-month-old Rakaj Abdullah, last seen in the Madison and Hermitage area, wearing green pajamas.

A Kane County judge handed Abel Quinones‑Herstad a 38‑year sentence after he pleaded guilty to the July 2022 killing of his mother in an Aurora apartment. Prosecutors say the victim was stabbed 26 times.