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.

A man facing existing theft charges was caught attempting another theft and had his pre-trial release revoked. He stole items from Ulta and Nordstrom Rack stores. The issue raises concerns about the Safe-T-Act and pre-trial release policies.

A series of burglaries in South Shore, Chicago, prompt police to issue a community alert, advising residents to report suspicious activities and to cooperate with investigations.

Illinois introduces digital IDs and driver's licenses for iPhone users, with plans to expand to other devices. The move is aimed at modernizing governance and simplifying transactions while maintaining security and privacy.

Former Illinois DHS employee Billy R. Ruple Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for disseminating child sexual abuse material. Attorney General Kwame Raoul and law enforcement collaborated in the conviction.