A passenger fired inside a moving car in Brighton Park Wednesday night; both the 18-year-old driver and the 39-year-old passenger were rushed to Mt. Sinai in critical condition.

Chicago's 'Our Roots' initiative has planted 68,000 trees, hitting 90% of its goal to increase the city's green coverage, particularly in marginalized areas, as part of its Climate Action Plan.

Blake Shelton is set as the final headliner for the 2026 Chicago Windy City Smokeout, joining other acts for the five-day festival at the United Center parking lot.

Two juveniles arrested in Chicago for robbing and battering a 17-year-old; they face felony and misdemeanor charges.

After aldermen blocked a $1.25M settlement, Dexter Reed’s family asked a federal judge to reinstate their civil-rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago.

Chicago restaurants Kasama and Feld earned MICHELIN stars, highlighting their culinary excellence, with Kasama receiving two stars for its modern Filipino cuisine and Feld recognized for sustainable practices and local sourcing.

Austin tenants at Parkside Apartments say raw sewage, bed bugs and crumbling ceilings have gone unrepaired; the city has sued the owner and a hearing is set for Dec. 4.

Pace will run reduced service on Thanksgiving, switching more than 30 suburban routes to Sunday timetables and changing hours for shuttles in Rosemont and Schaumburg.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and presented a four-pack of Chicago-brewed "Da Pope" beer. The private audience included talk of immigration and an invitation to Chicago.

Smoke Daddy's Division Street location will close on January 4, 2026 after 31 years. Owners plan promotions, a closing-day tailgate and to repurpose the space into a new restaurant.

A five-story building in Pullman opened Wednesday, adding 70 affordable apartments for seniors with green features and local hiring gains.

The state raised the income cap for the Senior Freeze to $75K and boosted exemption amounts, meaning more Cook County seniors can lower (or reclaim) property tax bills.

A Cook County jury awarded $12.2M to Shirley Adams’ family after finding negligent care at a Lakeview nursing home led to infected pressure wounds and her death.