A Des Plaines man is in custody after a high-speed chase through Oak Brook that prosecutors say began with a pickup tied to a Wheeling burglary. Authorities say he ran red lights and hit speeds near 70 mph before surrendering.

A campaign to carve Chicago out of Illinois is moving into suburban communities this weekend. Organizers point to county referendums, but legal and fiscal hurdles remain.

CBS is donating Stephen Colbert's Late Show set to Chicago's Museum of Broadcast Communications, which will add it to the museum's late-night exhibits.

A Carman woman who gave her name as Diana matched five white balls in the April 29 Powerball drawing and won $1 million; the ticket was sold at Ayerco Convenience Center.

A Kane County man who coached youth volleyball in the late 1990s has been charged in a 1999 sexual assault; he's due back in court July 15, 2026.

Police evacuated Stone Elementary in Addison and closed nearby roads while investigators probed emergency activity and a possible swatting call. Students and staff were reported safe.

Westfield Old Orchard announced a Hello Kitty Cafe is "coming soon" to the Skokie mall as part of its summer programming. The mall hasn't revealed an opening date or exact location.

An 18-year-old at Rolling Meadows High was taken into custody after an alleged knife threat; police recovered two knives and said no one was hurt.

Maplewood has opened a Glen Ellyn Public House that pairs its Logan Square beers and spirits with a chef-driven kitchen and cocktails in the west suburbs.

A 39-year-old Waukegan man was arrested after child sexual abuse material was traced to a device in his apartment, officials say.

Three North Side apartment complexes — Next, SoNo East and Eight Eleven — were listed for sale, drawing institutional interest and setting up potentially big 2026 deals.

A May 18 construction permit greenlights Dinkel’s Lofts at 3329 N Lincoln, a seven‑story, 42‑unit project that preserves the bakery’s historic façade and neon sign.

A house fire in Old Town sent firefighters onto a North Cleveland roof Thursday; officials have not yet released cause or injury details.