Chicago's mayor unveils the MCMF Micro-Grant Program, with $600,000 to back youth initiatives in the city's South and West sides, aiming to provide productive opportunities and foster community growth.

Portillo's is adjusting its operating hours to open earlier and close later at select locations, aiming to accommodate changing consumer habits and late-night dining.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul charges two women with fraud over PPP loans, stressing the importance of trust in public employees and the necessity of accountability.

A priest was shot at while confronting catalytic converter thieves in Chicago's Little Italy; he received a minor wound. No arrests have been made as police investigate.

CTA announces advance construction for the Red Line Extension project in Chicago, expected to start this summer, with anticipated community benefits and future meetings for public input.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 9-year-old Rashad Burrage, last seen on the 6200 block of S. Emerald, requiring medical attention. His 12-year-old brother is also missing.

Chicago anticipates thunderstorms and severe weather, with up to 60% chance of precipitation tonight and potential risks of hail, damaging winds, and flooding, as per the National Weather Service.

A North Side Chicago eatery, Las Tablas On Lincoln, was the target of a smash-and-grab by three men who fled in a black SUV early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported, but the suspects remain at large.

Man Antonio Williams was arrested and charged with the murder of Myanda Thomas following a Houston shooting; he attempted suicide but was apprehended.

Columbia College Chicago is laying off 70 staff and scrapping 32 unfilled positions amid financial strain and a sharp enrollment decline. The college faces a $38 million budget deficit.

Lincoln Park Zoo's study finds that wealthier Chicago neighborhoods have more green spaces and mammal biodiversity than low-income areas, correlating with life expectancy disparities in the city.

The Chicago Police have issued a missing person bulletin for Arlene Hall, a 70-year-old with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, last seen on N Lockwood Ave.

The National Weather Service alerts Chicago to potential severe weather, with risks of thunderstorms, hail, damaging winds, and limited flooding today into Wednesday.