A driver was hospitalized after a crash involving a red light violation on Michigan Avenue; the building struck was inspected and found structurally sound.

Evanston and Cook County celebrated the grand opening of the new Evanston Animal Shelter, which promises enhanced animal welfare with environmentally friendly practices.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Adam Valentino, 39, last seen near Northwestern Hospital. Public assistance is sought to find the white male, 6'2" tall, with red hair and blue eyes.

Chicago Police warn of a spree of armed robberies and carjackings targeting food delivery and rideshare services.

The National Weather Service anticipates pleasant weather in Chicago with sunny days and mild temperatures, with some chances of showers and gusty winds.

Wayfair is set to open a new 23,000-square-foot outlet store in Naperville, offering discounted furniture, with plans for an e-catalog to enhance the shopping experience.

The Cook County Commission on Human Rights partners with Roosevelt University to study the Just Housing Amendment's impact on housing discrimination based on criminal records.

SIUE held a final pour ceremony for its new $105 million health science building, attended by officials and dignitaries. The building will include academic and administrative spaces and is expected to complete in spring 2025.

A Rockford man, identified as Tyrone Smith, age 37, has been handed a hefty eight-year prison sentence by a federal judge for unlawfully posse...

The Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago has taken in 25 dogs from Florida shelters affected by Hurricane Helene, as the city also sends aid to impacted areas.

Two men were arrested after a high-speed chase on the Eisenhower Expressway. The pursuit, involving multiple police departments, ended near I-290 and Ashland Avenue. Details behind the chase are still unknown.

An ATM was stolen from the Urban Pantry in South Loop, Chicago, by three burglars using a gray SUV, and a similar theft occurred at a currency exchange the next day.

Judge John Blakey refused to dismiss most charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan before his trial, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling on bribery laws.