EPA outlined a plan to remove lead‑tainted topsoil from dozens of yards near the former Federated Metals smelter; public comments are open through April 15.

A Galesburg woman was sentenced to 14 days in county jail plus community service after pleading guilty in the July 4, 2024 hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist.

Alight's shares slipped under $1 on Friday, exposing the Chicago HR firm to potential NYSE noncompliance after a $3.1B goodwill impairment. Investors and managers are weighing fixes.

The Art Institute’s Modern Wing gathers 140 works from the Lee Kun‑hee bequest, including 22 Korean National Treasures, on view through July 5, 2026.

Police released a suspect description after a March 2 robbery on a Blue Line train near Damen. Detectives are asking riders to call 312-745-4447 or submit JK167709 at CPDTIP.com.

A state parole panel on March 26 unanimously denied parole to Patricia Columbo, who was convicted in the 1976 Elk Grove Village murders.

A 17-year-old was found fatally shot in the 6700-block of West Grand Avenue in Montclare; Area Five detectives are investigating.

Two 19-year-olds were shot Thursday night in a moving car on the 4800 block of S. Kostner in Archer Heights. Both were hospitalized and police say no one is in custody.

Chicago’s Nutella Café on Michigan Avenue closed abruptly for renovations, and local coverage says no reopening date has been announced. The downtown staple opened in 2017.

A defendant in the 2023 Willowbrook Juneteenth mass shooting pleaded guilty in January and is due to be sentenced Thursday as the case and investigation continue.

A Chicago mom used her children's birthdays to pick Lucky Day Lotto numbers and won $800,000. She says the prize will support her kids' education and a family trip.

A woman-owned cafe-bar on East 35th has become a daytime coworking hub and evening community room, pairing food and drinks with local job-training partnerships.

A 65-year-old man was found dead after an early-morning house fire on the South Side; officials say the cause is under investigation.