A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a car on the Eisenhower Expressway, involving a total of three vehicles and leading to the temporary closure of outbound lanes.

Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, joined a "White Sox" chant in Vatican City. He also warned against desensitization to high-tech warfare during his address.

Smoque BBQ is suing Weber over its Weber Smoque pellet smoker, alleging trademark infringement and potential customer confusion between the restaurant's brand and Weber's product.

Cook County projects a $211.4 million budget gap for FY2026, an improvement from the previous year, thanks to fiscal prudence and strategic management despite federal uncertainty.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Terry Parish, aged 25, last seen wearing a distinctive coat and hat. He is known to frequent Joliet, Evanston, and Rogers Park.

The South Park Terrace Apartments in Chicago, linked to Frank Lloyd Wright, face neglect and require preservation, with residents facing evacuation due to unsafe conditions.

A Chicago lab owner was sentenced to seven years for orchestrating a $14M fraudulent COVID-19 testing scheme, involving billing for unperformed or unreliable tests.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Anaviya Goodwin who has been missing since August 27, 2024, from the 2700 block of North Kedzie Ave.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has detected West Nile virus in 17 counties and urges preventive measures against mosquitoes during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.

Chicago Police seek public help in locating missing 63-year-old Michael Lang, last seen April 16, 2025, with blue eyes, gray hair, and known to frequent areas near Foster and Pulaski Rd.

Chicago expects a brief morning moisture, then drying with a high of 83° and possible isolated showers. The weekend forecasts extreme heat with high temperatures soaring into the mid to upper 90s.

Former teacher Christina Formella faces fifty-two new charges involving sexual abuse and assault of a minor, with allegations extending over a nearly two-year period.

Cook County launches a grant program to provide $1.4 million to support nonprofit lenders helping local small businesses, with applications open until July 25, 2025.