Chicago retail receipts rose 16.1% in H1 2025 as shoppers front‑loaded purchases ahead of tariff threats, lifting apparel, home‑goods and online sales.

Chicago police warn River North and Fulton Market patrons after suspects grabbed phones from tables and later used victims' credit cards.

Chicago aldermen approved a broad ban on intoxicating hemp products while carving out a beverage exception that business groups say will hurt neighborhood shops.

An off-duty Lake County Sheriff's officer, Thaddeus Bilski, was arrested for intoxicated driving by Indiana State Police and is on paid leave pending an investigation.

Chicago has seen a spree of airbag thefts, with suspects targeting specific car models and leaving owners with costly repairs. The police are seeking assistance in apprehending the culprits.

A truck flipped on I-290 near Chicago causing injuries, lane closures, and traffic delays. Cleanup was needed for a fuel spill, and separate crashes on I-294 worsened traffic.

A federal judge has ordered Rahm Emanuel to testify in a federal trial over a 2018 CPD raid that plaintiffs say traumatized a Back of the Yards family and four children.

A $1.2M overhaul of Antioch’s Centennial Park — including replacing the 1992 wooden playground — has prompted a petition with more than 3,800 signatures.

The Community Commission nominated LaKenya White to lead COPA after a nationwide search. Her record reversing some disciplinary recommendations has drawn scrutiny from advocates and experts.

Chicago faces winter weather advisories with expected snow accumulation, gusty winds, and low temperatures; lake effect snow to impact nearby regions heavily.

Chicago Police warns of airbag thefts from Honda Civics in Austin and Humboldt Park, with cases recorded overnight from January 15-24. Suspects are still unidentified, urging residents to report suspicious activities and secure vehicles.

Ald. Byron Sigcho‑Lopez announced an independent bid for Illinois’ 4th District, pitching his run as a rebuke to last‑minute succession moves. The entry raises steep signature requirements and reshapes the Southwest Side contest.

A Chicago mother says mold, holes and drafts in her Albany Park unit are triggering her child's severe asthma after months of stalled repairs.