Illinois lawmakers propose a commission to investigate Epstein links, citing federal delays.

State Farm to issue $5 billion auto insurance dividend, averaging $100 per vehicle, due to lower accident rates and repair costs.

Carbon monoxide from home sources caused 57 deaths yearly in Illinois from 2019–2023, mostly in winter, preventable with working detectors.

The Chicago Bears are allowing veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to seek a trade as he enters the final year of his contract.

Arvid Soderblom earned his first NHL shutout, leading the Blackhawks to a 4-0 preseason win over Colorado on March 2, 2026.

Marquette beat Georgetown 76-60, setting up a key Big East showdown with DePaul.

The Chicago Bears plan to release linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, saving $15M, with the Titans, Raiders, and Giants interested in signing him.

A 23-year-old man vanished at Chicago's O'Hare Airport on March 1, 2026, after not boarding his flight to France.

Colorado bill to sue federal immigration agents passes, sparking similar efforts nationwide.

Tyler Technologies accuses Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas of abusive conduct during project talks, citing profanity, threats, and racism; she denies it, blaming delays in $181M tax refunds.