A Rockford father has been jailed and charged after his 7‑month‑old son was found with catastrophic injuries.

Several customers reported worms in drive‑thru drinks at the Paddock Lake McDonald’s; county inspectors pulled the soda machine pending repairs and reinspection.

Chicago's PMI dipped to 49.2 in April, slipping into contraction and falling short of forecasts. The drop reverses March gains and highlights local weakness.

A man was fatally burned in a house fire on Chicago's Northwest Side early Thursday; investigators with the Chicago Fire Department are probing the blaze.

Gunny's Pub is moving into a Lincoln Park storefront with a tavern up front and a restaurant lounge in back, promising approachable drinks and 'upscale casual' food. The owner says a summer opening is planned.

Chicago Pickle opened a Wicker Park counter at 1308 N. Milwaukee as owner Mohamad Atieh works to repair the Avondale location after a roof fire. The new spot adds a dessert bar and expanded menu items.

A 24‑year‑old Chicago man faces reckless homicide and weapons charges after a 2024 McKinley Park crash that killed an 18‑year‑old passenger.

Bank of America's CEO has flagged Chicago as a growth market as commercial lending rebounds — Crain’s reports commercial loans rose about 15%, a potential boon for developers and businesses.

More than 200 Brookfield Zoo staff authorized a strike after rejecting the zoo's final contract offer. Negotiators meet May 1 as the contract expires.

Franklin Partners and Bixby Bridge Capital bought the loan on the 23‑story tower at 200 W. Monroe in the Loop, marking another discounted Chicago‑area office deal. The purchase spotlights continued distress and opportunistic buying in the downtown market.

A dark Jeep plowed into PLS Check Cashers in Brighton Park early Wednesday; suspects ran inside and fled, leaving the vehicle behind. Detectives are canvassing the area.

Crews cleared fallen trees and debris across Aurora's west side after severe storms; the city outlined how to report damage and prepare branches for pickup.

A grocery-style Statesmen Market at Kennedy-King gives students free fresh food and essentials as part of City Colleges' Food Security for Life pilot.