Hawksmoor opens its first Chicago steakhouse, offering dry aged steaks, seafood, and an extensive beverage program, with a focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability.

Chicago Police seek help finding Frank Velazquez, 50, last seen in March, with a Puerto Rican flag tattoo on his neck. He frequents Humboldt Park and Division/Springfield areas.

The National Weather Service warns of potential thunderstorms and high swim risk at Lake Michigan beaches in the Chicago area, affecting parts of Illinois and Indiana.

Cook County invites public input on forming an environmental justice policy, with a focus on fair, sustainable communities, especially for marginalized groups.

Chicago's Robert's Pizza & Dough Co. ranks 10th in the 50 Top Pizza guide, with several other city pizzerias featured. Furthermore, Bungalow by Middle Brow and Scratch Brewing were among The New York Times' best US pizzas.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is set to distribute $70 million from a legal settlement with banks over rate manipulation claims, benefiting state bond issuers and whistleblower Edelweiss Fund LLC.

Cindy Goodwin, 62, died in a house fire in Elk Grove Village, despite neighbors and first responders' attempts to save her. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

An 18-year-old from Northbrook, Devin McCahill, faces dual armed robbery charges after allegedly using social media to commit robberies near his home, as announced by the Cook County Sheriff.

Chicago is set to experience a range of weather, from scattered showers and thunderstorms with a risk of high winds and hail, to sunny skies with fluctuating temperatures and lake swim risks.

Chicago transit agencies launch a pilot for a combined day pass for unlimited rides on CTA, Metra, and Pace systems.

A 19-year-old was shot and killed in Chicago's Far South Side. The incident occurred at 9:15 p.m. and the victim died in the hospital. The shooter fled, and no arrests have been made. Police are investigating.

A former CTA employee, Cory Fox, faces charges of fraudulently obtaining over $46,000 in PPP loans, according to Attorney General Raoul. He faces multiple felony counts, including theft by deception and forgery.

A woman was grazed by a bullet and crashed her car in Chicago's Montclare neighborhood; she's in good condition and police are investigating without any arrests so far.