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An Aurora man faces eight felony counts after investigators say he secretly recorded video inside a Kendall County home. He remains jailed and is due in court Friday.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Rush CEO Omar Lateef will step down to pursue a national health equity agenda, Crain's reports. His departure leaves a key leadership moment for the Chicago system.
A bicyclist was struck by a Metra train in Schaumburg on Thursday, halting outbound service and creating major delays while crews worked the scene.
A Jeep rammed a Portage Park 7-Eleven before dawn; thieves removed an ATM and fled, police say.
Arts & Culture in ...
A new study finds the Loop’s creative sector produces $14.3 billion a year and supports roughly 66,000 jobs, giving allies fresh leverage to seek dedicated funding.
A 46-year-old woman was critically wounded after being shot in the face inside a Kenwood home late Wednesday; police arrested a man and recovered a gun. Area 1 detectives are investigating.
A pre-dawn drive-by on Chicago's Near West Side left three people wounded early Thursday; one victim was taken to Stroger in critical condition.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Quill renewed roughly 60,000 square feet at Tri State Lincolnshire, reinforcing the suburban campus as a stay-put option for corporate operations. The deal follows recent renovations to the property.
A judge has convicted Raymond Link of attempted first‑degree murder and multiple batteries for a brutal May 2024 attack at Peterson Park that left a woman near death.
Community & Society in ...
Skilled maintenance workers at six Prime Healthcare hospitals in Illinois say they could strike July 2 after the union says members lost seniority and protections under new ownership.
Politics & Govt in ...
A GOP lawmaker unveiled a megaprojects-style plan aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois by changing PILOT rules and moving referendums to November.
Weather & Environment in ...
A line of severe thunderstorms moved through northwest Cook County on June 24, producing quarter‑size hail, 70‑mph gusts and reports of tree damage in Bartlett.
A Chicago-area man won $1.3M after a Quick Pick he bought at a BP in Oswego matched all five Lucky Day Lotto numbers. The station will collect a $13,000 seller bonus.
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