Marcus Lemonis will retire as CEO and chairman at year‑end. Matthew Wagner will take over as CEO on Jan. 1, 2026, while Lemonis stays on as an advisor and shareholder.

Developers filed to rezone 3233 N. Sheffield for a five‑story, 99‑unit apartment building that includes 15 affordable units and 25 parking spaces.

Dawon Thompson was arrested in Chicago for an attempted murder charge after he allegedly fired a gun at a teen, who was unharmed, amid the city's gun violence crisis.

A firefighter and a civilian were injured in a Humboldt Park house fire that was knocked down early Sunday. CFD says the cause is under investigation.

A judge ordered the Northmere SRO vacated after inspectors found hazardous conditions; tenants and advocates say relocation aid may not be enough.

Three people have been charged in the Aug. 2 fatal shooting of 16‑year‑old Davell Holden in South Holland. Authorities say the attack appears to be a case of mistaken identity.

Orland Park ordered a temporary pause on fiber‑optic permits after residents reported unsafe trenching and a Dec. 8 outage. The village is tightening rules while state law limits its authority.

A Chicago firefighter was injured fighting an apartment fire in Humboldt Park in below-zero temperatures, with icy conditions complicating the response.

A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed southbound I-57 in Coles County, with traffic redirected. Winter weather conditions caused several accidents along the interstate.

Chicago Police seek info on missing Gonzalo Gonzalez, 60, last seen on Dec 6 near W. Pierce Ave. He may visit homeless shelters; has bipolar disorder, schizophrenia.

A 39-year-old man was critically wounded overnight in Grand Crossing; police have one person in custody as detectives investigate.

A retired Joliet sergeant has filed a long federal complaint alleging he was retaliated against after releasing squad‑car video tied to Eric Lurry’s 2020 death. The suit names former commanders and seeks damages for malicious prosecution and emotional harm.

Chicago faces extreme cold with wind chills down to -25 degrees, prompting an AccuWeather Alert and a Cold Weather Advisory. Warming centers open for those in need.