La Catedral Cafe Restaurant opens second location in Douglass Park, featuring bean-centric Mexican dishes and Catholic-themed decor.

NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst hospitals in Chicago appoint three women as new presidents, signifying strides towards gender equality in healthcare leadership.

Chicago officials investigate a suspicious object near a Public Storage, affecting local transit services.

Fry the Coop opens its 8th hot chicken joint in Lincoln Park, providing Halal-certified, diverse spice level meals to locals and students.

Columbia Colleges part-time faculty votes to strike amid contract negotiations, challenging proposed course cuts affecting their workload and pay.

Chicago retailers face a surge of smash-and-grab burglaries.

Multiple incidents of gun violence were reported in Chicago yesterday evening, resulting in multiple injuries. Victims are in medical care and the investigations are ongoing.

UAW tentatively agrees on a new 4-year contract with Ford, possibly impacting ongoing negotiations with other automakers.

Effingham County resident charged with child pornography possession and dissemination as Illinois ramps up efforts to curb online child exploitation.

Naperville Police Department prepares residents for a safe Halloween by sharing precautionary measures.

17-year-old charged in Chicago murder case. Action reflects increased focus on juvenile delinquency and crime.

Chicago teachers death spurs scrutiny into effective protection against potential domestic violence, amidst pleas for legal reform.

Chicago Public Schools face a projected 391M deficit next year due to depleting federal COVID-19 relief funds, affecting student services.