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A suspect in a Chicago-area cold case from 2003 appeared in court this week as prosecutors move the decades-old death toward trial.
Politics & Govt in ...
Mayor Daniel Biss told the City Council he plans to resign in time to trigger an April 2027 special election, leaving the council to appoint an acting mayor for the interim.
An internal Winfield police review found roughly $30,000 missing from cash seized in a 2023 raid, prompting an Indiana State Police investigation.
Food & Drinks in ...
Twisted Eggroll is turning a long‑vacant 75th Street storefront into a takeout hub and commercial kitchen, backed by city and state grants. The shop will also rent kitchen space to other cooks.
A homeowner in Elk Grove Village chased off thieves who tried to break into his car while his family slept. Neighbors and local reporting say residents are on alert.
Community & Society in ...
A Libertyville ABA provider abruptly stopped services Wednesday, leaving children without therapy and parents and workers demanding state answers.
A towering column of smoke and flames rose near Pershing Road in Stickney Wednesday evening and was visible from I‑55. Officials had no immediate details.
A UChicago trauma surgeon says Chicago’s pattern of shootings is reshaping emergency care and pushing doctors into policy debates backed by new research.
A hammer-wielding suspect smashed storefronts in the West Loop and Near West Side in pre-dawn burglaries on May 26; detectives are asking for tips and surveillance footage.
An 18-year-old Frankfort resident faces 11 felony counts after detectives say forensic review of seized devices uncovered about 1,000 images and a video of child sexual abuse.
A Cook County judge will hear arguments on June 11 after Calumet City aldermen’s counsel moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Mayor Thaddeus Jones. The case centers on who can represent the city in court.
RNs at St. Mary of Nazareth filed for an NLRB election and say Prime Healthcare fired four nurse leaders days later. Organizers rallied outside the hospital and are demanding reinstatement and a quick vote.
Retail & Industry in ...
Groupon’s board approved a restructuring that could eliminate up to 400 roles as the company pivots to an AI‑native operating model and reinvests savings.
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