Judge Thomas Durkin sentenced Labar “Bro Man” Spann to life after jurors found him tied to four murders and racketeering in a long-running West Side case.

U.S. District Judge April Perry dismissed Illinois' suit over a planned National Guard deployment, saying the dispute is no longer a live controversy for the court.

Will County has announced a $5,000 reward after six dogs were found tortured and killed in Crete Township, and investigators are asking the public for tips.

Porchlight will stage its full 2026–27 season at Victory Gardens' Biograph Theatre in Lincoln Park, consolidating concerts and musicals into one home. The season includes Little Shop and a Feb. 2027 Chicago premiere.

Whole Foods confirmed plans to occupy the ground floor of the landmark Home Bank and Trust building in Wicker Park, taking over the CVS space that closed in 2023.

An EF‑1 tornado struck near Mendota on April 17, overturning semis on I‑39 and damaging barns and power poles; the National Weather Service confirmed no injuries.

A 20-year-old woman was pulled from the Chicago River on Sunday and was later identified by the Cook County medical examiner; detectives continue to investigate.

A 28-year-old man was shot late Sunday in Chicago's Brainerd neighborhood and is hospitalized in critical condition while detectives investigate.

A Lake County jury found Nicholas Caban and Jacob Firestone guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 Fort Sheridan Beach beating that killed Matthew Ascaridis.

Two North Shore parks are under investigation after teens reported being targeted for their religion. Police say they are identifying those involved and are seeking tips.

A new Potbelly at Kirkland Crossing opened April 3; the April 23 grand opening will give the first 50 guests free Potbelly for a year.

A 30-year-old man was shot on the front porch of a West Garfield Park home Sunday afternoon. Police say no suspect information has been released as detectives investigate.

A late‑night crash near 44th and Pulaski left a driver dead after a Jeep Cherokee ignited; police say no other injuries were reported.