A man was killed in a targeted drive-by shooting in Chicago’s Chicago Lawn neighborhood early Saturday.

Hawthorne Race Course filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Feb. 27, 2026, due to financial struggles, failed casino plans, and competition, aiming to reorganize and preserve jobs and racing operations.

Chicago opens two affordable homes in Back of the Yards, part of a city initiative to build 2,000 homes by 2030 for low-income families.

A 19-year-old man was arrested after a 120 mph chase ended in a crash at a Vienna, Illinois, high school on Feb. 28, 2026.

No. 9 Iowa beat Illinois 82-78, extending its home streak to 13 games.

ITW beat Q4 earnings, raised 2026 guidance, and raised dividend; insiders sold shares.

Chicago Fire beat CF Montreal 3-0, scoring twice in stoppage time, to earn their first 2026 MLS win.

Walgreens cuts 469 Illinois jobs in post-acquisition overhaul by Sycamore Partners, citing operational streamlining.

A man was shot and killed in a Chicago home Monday night; police are investigating with no suspects or motive yet.

NRG Energy priced a $2.3B share offering and agreed to a $300M buyback, amid a 5% pre-market drop.