The FDA has issued a recall for mislabeled decaf ground coffee sold in 15 states, including Illinois, due to safety concerns for those needing caffeine-free diets.

A woman died and a man was injured after a Chevrolet Impala crashed into a tree off I-57 in Chicago. The incident occurred at night, closing southbound lanes for hours.

The Kane County coroner identified remains found in a submerged car as those of Karen Schepers, missing since 1983.

The historic Rector Building in Chicago's Loop is being converted into a mixed-use apartment complex, making it part of a wider initiative to repurpose office buildings into residential spaces post-pandemic.

LaKenya White was appointed acting interim Chief Administrator for COPA by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role.

Arielle James, 33, is missing in Chicago; she's 5'2", 121 lbs, with brown hair, eyes, tattoos, and facial piercings. Police seek information on her whereabouts.

Reginald Tolbert was arrested and charged with the September 2024 murder of a 57-year-old man on Chicago's S. California. His detention hearing is set for March 28, 2025.

A vehicle crashed into Chicago's Cannabist Dispensary in an attempted burglary, causing extensive damage. No suspects were apprehended, and it's unclear if anything was stolen.

The Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are close to finalizing a contract after extensive negotiations, with key issues like class size and teachers’ planning time being addressed.

The parents of 2-year-old Jaylin Branch Jr., who died following a medical episode at Grandma Jones Daycare, have filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and improper supervision by the facility.

Chicago Police intensify DUI enforcement with a Saturation Patrol in the Near North Side, using high-visibility policing and technology to deter impaired driving and traffic violations.

A 27-year-old man, Abdalla Shaban, faces charges for a fatal road rage incident in Worth, where he allegedly hit a man trying to break up an argument and fled the scene.

A Cook County postal worker was charged with PPP loan fraud totaling $40,000 by Attorney General Kwame Raoul. The worker faces theft, loan fraud, and forgery charges with potential prison time.