Chicago Sun-Times · Plainfield, IL
A 21-year-old man died Saturday after his paraglider crashed into a farm field in Plainfield following an apparent in-flight emergency, police said. Police received a call at 2:57 p.m. about the crash that occurred near 127th Street and Ridge Road, according to a news release. Witnesses at the scene assisted the pilot until Oswego paramedics arrived and attempted lifesaving measures, police said. Giovanni Lopez, of Woodridge, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Kendall County coroner's office, police said. Plainfield police detectives and the Kendall County coroner's office are investigating.
Chicago Sun-Times · Downers Grove, IL
Nearby: Downers Grove, ILLurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago received state approval this month to build a $480 million pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove, paving the way for the health system’s first inpatient hospital outside its Chicago campus. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board approved the hospital’s certificate of need application on Nov. 5, a key step toward expanding pediatric emergency and specialty care in the western suburbs. The proposed 298,000-square-foot facility will include 48 inpatient beds, an emergency department, operating rooms, diagnostic imaging and outpatient services. It is also expected to offer specialty care in oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopedics. Lurie Children’s said the project is intended to make specialized pediatric care more accessible to families in the western suburbs, many of whom currently travel outside their communities to receive treatment.
Chicago Sun-Times · Frankfort, IL
Nearby: Frankfort, ILLincoln-Way East coach Rob Zvonar, along with fans and media across the state, spent the season surprised and impressed by the Griffins. Zvonar himself was the first to point out that his players weren’t gifted with incredible size, speed, or ability. But they stormed through the season undefeated, knocked off Brother Rice, and when four-time defending state champion Mount Carmel arrived in Frankfort on Saturday for a Class 8A quarterfinal, anything was possible. Lincoln-Way East held Mount Carmel’s high-powered offense in check for most of the game and even led at halftime. But the Caravan found a few key plays and escaped with a 21-16 win. Mount Carmel quarterback Brady Cloherty was 31 of 43 for 305 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. The Caravan couldn’t find their usual big plays, but they kept the chains moving. Cloherty connected with Quentin Burrell on a 27-yard TD with 3:57 left, giving Mount Carmel a 21-10 lead and enough of a cushion to win.
Quincy Herald Whig · Maywood, IL
Nearby: Maywood, ILWESTERN SPRINGS — Two people were killed and one was seriously injured Wednesday morning when a westbound Amtrak train struck a southbound vehicle on the railroad tracks at Wolf Road, the Village of Western Springs said. The collision happened at approximately 8 a.m. Nov. 11. One person was taken to Loyola Hospital in Maywood with severe injuries. The village said it could not provide additional information about the identities of the dead or the condition of the injured person. No passengers on the train were reported injured. Amtrak passengers got off the train and were taken away from the area by bus. The investigation is continuing, with several law enforcement and emergency response teams at the scene. They include MCAT, State Police, Metra, and BNSF, as well as emergency responders from the villages of Western Springs, La Grange, La Grange Park, and Hinsdale. The village asked that all traffic and pedestrians avoid the area until further notice.
The Register Herald · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThe Marquette Golden Eagles face the Missouri Tigers at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The teams meet Sunday for the first time this season.
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILA 40-year-old man was fatally shot early Saturday by someone who approached him as he left a gas station in Grand Crossing, Chicago police said. Police said the shooting took place along the 7100 block of South Vincennes Avenue at about 4:48 a.m. The unidentified victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said. Police said the alleged shooter fled in a dark SUV. Area 1 detectives are investigating.
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILOnly a tiny fraction of Chicago’s dogs have city licenses, according to a Sun-Times article last week. So why should owners license their dogs? Chicago actually requires all dogs four months or older to be registered with the city. However, this is not well-enforced, said Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd). The city clerk’s office has issued only 4,100 dog licenses this year in Chicago, which has an estimated dog population of more than 650,000. That’s down from 8,000 dog licenses last year, 18,000 in 2017 and 40,896 in 2013. And for canines that use off-leash “dog-friendly areas,” Chicago Park District also requires a separate $10 permit per dog (see below). What’s the benefit of licensing dogs? Registering a dog helps the city locate its owner if a pet gets lost. “If your pet escapes and has a valid city license tag on it, the city will take the dog home for free,” Ald. Ray Lopez (15th) told the Sun-Times. It won’t go to Animal Care and Control.
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILJust a few months into the school year, Chicago Public Schools has overspent its budget and its emergency contingency budget for special education by $27 million — one of several “compounding financial pressures” that could mean midyear cuts if the school district doesn’t get more from the state in the state Legislative veto session that starts Tuesday. Besides ballooning special education costs, CPS officials say they had to pay more than expected in interest on short-term loans to make payroll and received $19 million less in state funding than expected. These unexpected costs don’t even include the staff that CPS rehired this fall at the direction of school board members aligned with the Chicago Teachers Union. In a controversial move, these members approved a last-minute budget amendment counting on $150 million more from the state, even though it had yet to be committed.
The 74 · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThis article was originally published in Chalkbeat. Pushback on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom is seeing renewed fervor after tensions flared this month between some U.S. school districts and one of the biggest tech giants in the world. Protests popped up Wednesday in Cambridge, Massachusetts and in Chicago, where the city’s school district recently blocked student access to generative AI, which includes ChatGPT, Claude and Google Gemini. The backlash comes at a critical flashpoint for the future of AI in education. Google sparked an uproar earlier this month when it said that schools that ban AI won’t be able to use search because AI is so embedded in the technology. Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
Weatherford Democrat · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThe Marquette Golden Eagles take on the Missouri Tigers at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Sunday's matchup is the first this season for the teams.
Telegraph Herald · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILNorman Powell scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped an eight-game skid with a 125-117 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks in an NBA Cup game Friday night in Chicago.
Telegraph Herald · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILCHICAGO — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s chief financial officer resigned Friday after just three months on the job, saying she is unable to fulfill her obligation to provide “complete and accurate” statements about the city’s finances.
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILAlmost every day, Blackhawks rookie Anton Frondell, Jets rookie Viggo Bjorck and Islanders rookie Victor Eklund’s three-man group chat blows up with messages. ‘‘We three are best friends, so we’re texting back and forth,’’ Frondell said Friday. ‘‘We give each other energy.’’ Friday was likely one of the chat’s quieter days, however, because Frondell and Bjorck — plus Bjorck’s dad — were able to get dinner together in Chicago. And the chat will be dead Saturday because Frondell and Bjorck will be playing each other at the United Center. The three Swedes’ deep friendship gets turned off for about three hours whenever two of them face off. ‘‘We’re enemies for the day,’’ Frondell said. ‘‘[I] probably won’t use that group chat. I’ll just try to stay in my focus, my bubble. [But] outside of the ice, we’re best buddies.
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThe Chicago City Council is more independent than it’s ever been, forcing Mayor Brandon Johnson to issue four vetoes, cast three tie-breaking votes, accept a Zoning Committee chair he did not choose and struggle to pass two budgets with mounting resistance for a third. Yet in spite of that transition from rubber stamp to real power, 11 of the city's 50 wards are uncontested in the Feb.23 aldermanic election. Ten incumbents are guaranteed reelection: Alds. Lamont Robinson (4th); Peter Chico (10th); Nicole Lee (11th); Ray Lopez (15th); Ronnie Mosley (21st); Samantha Nugent (39th); Andre Vasquez (40th), Anthony Napolitano (41st); Matt Martin (47th) and Debra Silverstein (50th). They don’t have to raise a penny or spend a minute shaking hands, knocking on doors or attending neighborhood forums. Neither does newcomer Elianne Bahena, chief of staff to — and handpicked successor of — retiring Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd).
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThe abrupt resignation Friday of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s third chief financial officer in a year could trigger another drop in Chicago’s bond rating — and the events that led to her departure cast a damning, harsh light on Johnson's leadership as he seeks a second term. Ashlee Gabrysch’s departure sent shock waves through City Hall and beyond. Her resignation comes in the middle of a budget stalemate and after just three months as the city's top financial officer. Even more damaging than Gabrysch’s sudden exit is what she said on her way out the door. A former Wall Street executive, Gabrysch issued a statement saying she was unwilling to compromise her financial integrity. “As the City of Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer, there is nothing more important than my fiduciary duty to the City and its taxpayers. The Chief Financial Officer’s statements about city finances are not idle chatter: they are relied upon by investors, ratings agencies, City Council, and taxpayers.
Chicago Reader · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILChicago Opera Theater, The Importance of Being Earnest Wed 12/2, Sat 12/5, and Sun 12/6 at Studebaker Theatre
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILChicago police released pictures of a man wanted for hitting someone with a chair aboard a CTA Red Line train on the Near North Side earlier this week. The attack happened around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday in the 1500 block of North Clybourn Avenue when a man believed to be between 40 and 50 years old struck a 25-year-old man who was a passenger in the back of his head with a collapsible chair, police said. The man was last seen wearing a white and blue stocking hat, white jacket, navy blue jogging pants, and multicolored gym shoes, officials said. Anyone with information is encouraged to call public transportation detectives at 312-745-4447.
Dispatch-Argus · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILCHICAGO — Already well known as a sanctuary city for refugees and immigrants, Chicago became, in 2022, a different kind of refuge — one for banned books. It was then that the city and Chicago Public Library officials established “Book…
Lake and McHenry County Scanner · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILA 21-year-old U.S. Navy sailor based at Naval Station Great Lakes in Lake County was found unresponsive and pronounced dead under a bridge on Chicago’s Near West Side Saturday evening, officials said. The Chicago Police Department responded around 8 p.m. Saturday to the 600 block of West Wayman Street on Chicago’s Near West Side for a report of a person down. A caller reported that a man was lying under the Des Plaines Street bridge behind green boxes and had not moved, according to police radio traffic. A dispatcher later told officers the man was reported to be dead on arrival, radio traffic indicated. The man was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene, police officials said. Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office records show he was pronounced dead at 8:18 p.m. Officers later requested an evidence technician to the scene and told a dispatcher the man’s body was outside and he had not yet been identified, according to police radio traffic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILGood morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: The Chicago police are rarely executing search warrants to collect guns owned by suspects in domestic violence cases, despite a provision in a state law aimed at protecting survivors. 🗞️ Plus: The finalists for our city's next top cop, a $10 billion pitch for the old Michael Reese hospital site and more news you need to know below. 📝 Keeping score: The Blackhawks beat the Sabres, 3-2, ending a six-game skid. 🌧️ Today's weather: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers and a high near 41. 📧 Subscribe: Get our morning newsletter delivered to your inbox weekday mornings. ⏱️: An 8-minute read TODAY’S TOP STORY 🔎 Chicago cops aren’t going after domestic abusers’ guns despite state law Reporting by Sophie SherryWatchdogs report: Under Karina’s Law, domestic violence victims in Illinois can get a search warrant for the police to go after their abusers' firearms.
www.riverfallsjournal.com · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILMarch 20, 1947 – November 8, 2026Tim Ericson, 79, passed away suddenly on November 8, 2026. The son of Leon and Ruth Ericson, Tim was born in 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, and moved eventually to Clarendon Hills and Western Springs, Illinois. He graduated from Lyons Township High School in 1965 and then attended UW-River Falls for undergraduate and graduate programs in history. He earned his second master’s degree in Library Science from the UW-Madison. Professionally, Tim became a lifetime archivist at the UW-River Falls, the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, the Society of American Archivists (SAA) where he was education officer, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where he attained emeritus status. While at the SSA, he was past president of the association and was a Fellow.While employed, he thoroughly enjoyed teaching graduate students in Archival Education classes as well as doing considerable historical research winning two awards in archival journals.
FOX 32 Chicago · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILCar traffic is seen on a highway with the Chicago skyline in the background in Chicago, Illinois, United States, on July 26, 2026. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (Getty Images) CHICAGO - Fewer people died on Illinois roads during the first half of 2026 than during the same period last year, following a national trend. Traffic deaths in Illinois By the numbers: Between January and June, 453 people were killed in crashes across Illinois, according to a new report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That's 116 fewer deaths than the state saw during the first six months of 2025. Federal officials say these numbers are early estimates and could shift slightly once final state crash reports are processed. Illinois roads also got safer when factoring in how much people drive. The state's fatality rate fell from 1.11 deaths per 100 million miles driven in early 2025 to 0.88 in early 2026, putting it below the national average of 1.02. Illinois vs.
Illinois Times · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThe Sangamon Mass Transit District Board of Trustees kicked off its meeting with a peek behind the scenes at how our bus system is changing. First up: new vehicles and training. The transit director reported that the first of 11 new buses has finally arrived, with the rest expected by the end of the year. Staff also took a larger-than-usual group to a major transit expo and conference in Chicago, each coming back with different ideas and takeaways for improving local service. Operations followed with a heads-up for riders: a server issue has been quietly affecting real-time passenger info from bus stops and texts, and staff are actively troubleshooting the glitch. Despite a slight dip compared to last September, fixed-route ridership is still up for the fiscal year. If you ride SMTD — or wish you could rely on it more — this is a good snapshot of where things are headed and what’s happening behind the scenes before the budget spreadsheets ever hit the screen.
Hyde Park Herald · Chicago, IL
Nearby: Chicago, ILThe new pedway connecting Kenwood Academy's main building with the academic center, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave., Nov. 11, 2026. Max Blaisdell Kenwood Academy High School celebrated the completion of its long-awaited pedway Tuesday, cutting the ribbon on an enclosed, above-ground-level connection between its main building and the former Canter Middle School nearly three years after the project was supposed to be finished.Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Macquline King and Ald. Lamont Robinson (4th) joined Kenwood Principal Karen Calloway, students and alumni on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the school, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave.In addition to the pedway, the work included building and site improvements, including upgrades to the weight room, cardio suite and dance studio. The overall project cost approximately $14.4 million.