After more than 15 years in Lakeview, The Piggery will close on Sunday, Jan. 18, and the building is listed for $2.9 million. The rooftop 'Sty Deck' will shut along with the restaurant.

A Kane County judge gave Samuel Garcia 90 years after a 2022 Center Avenue shooting that killed Ferrer Velasquez. Mandatory firearm enhancements pushed the total sentence higher.

A federal judge pared a shareholder lawsuit over Walgreens’ VillageMD venture down to three statements, narrowing the litigation and putting discovery in the spotlight. The order trims dozens of alleged misstatements but leaves executives’ upbeat clinic comments facing scrutiny.

Michigan prosecutors say a governor’s warrant has been served for Adam Beckerink, who could be returned to Chicago soon to face a first‑degree murder charge.

RentCafe's year‑end report shows apartment hunting got harder in 2025, with Miami and Chicago among the tightest markets and smaller metros like Fayetteville feeling the squeeze.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues the Trump administration over the freeze of $10 billion in childcare funds, alleging it is illegal and politically motivated.

Chicago matched a record high of 60°F at midnight, tying a record from 1880. A cold front followed, bringing winds and a drop in temperature, yet staying above average. Rain set a daily record, and snow is forecasted with modest accumulation.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, projected to save consumers $13.4B over 20 years by enhancing clean energy and cost-saving measures.

A 17-year-old was charged with armed robbery involving a firearm, as announced by the Chicago Police. He was caught after a robbery on August 30, 2025.

Chicago Police are searching for Aaron Hawkins, 27, missing since November 15 from the 2300 block of W. 80th Pl. He is described as 6’1", African American, with brown eyes and black hair.

An Indiana police officer and two others were hospitalized after a high-speed chase ended in a collision. The officer is expected to recover, while the suspect's charges are pending investigation.

The Chicago Police Department will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 10th District on January 10-11, focusing on impaired drivers, speeding, and seatbelt violations.

Chicago residents can share their views on local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities at a public hearing hosted by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.