The CTA awarded $171.6 million in contracts to DBE/SBEs in 2023, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, with initiatives supporting local economies and employment.

An Illinois nurse faces federal charges for tampering with a patient's morphine at a skilled nursing facility, watering it down and risking under-medication.

Former prosecutor Brady Allen pled guilty to attempted official misconduct via bribery and received a 120-day jail sentence with two years' probation.

Meteorologists predict a snowless, mild Christmas for Chicago, with temperatures potentially reaching 53 degrees due to a strong El Niño pattern, contrasting the traditional snowy holiday.

Duk's Red Hots in West Town, after almost 70 years, will close for a rebrand and reopen in 2024 with a new look and management, yet will continue selling hot dogs.

The Illinois AG and Labor Department are supporting Chicago workers in a Supreme Court case against S&C Electric over unpaid overtime and ignored penalties.

An Illinois man received a 222-month prison sentence for meth distribution, conspiring to escape custody, and planning to possess contraband in prison.

A toddler was found wandering in Chicago and taken to Roseland Hospital. Police are searching for his family and ask the public for help. The boy is in good health with no signs of abuse.

Chicago is experiencing an unseasonably warm winter solstice with overcast days and rain up to Christmas, and mid-50s temperatures forecasted for Christmas Day.

Former Signature Room workers rallied in Chicago for re-employment in the Hancock Building's restaurant space, emphasizing community and customer support.

A former Chicago-area company exec, Dennis W. Haggerty Jr., has been indicted for allegedly defrauding over $1.8 million meant for COVID-19 testing kits.

Chicago expects 3.4 million travelers at O'Hare and Midway airports during the holidays, with various measures in place for smoother transit and festive activities planned.

The winter solstice brings Chicago its shortest day of the year with only 9 hours of daylight, but not the coldest temperatures, as milder weather persists.