McGee’s Tavern & Grille in Lincoln Park has closed; the 950 W. Webster building is being marketed for sale while city records show no permits yet.

Chicago residents face changing weather with rain, wind, and a temperature drop from near 50 degrees to 38 by evening. Snow showers may mix in later with wind chills dipping to -4.

Nine social equity cannabis licensees in Cook County received $75,000 each from the Cannabis Development Grants, intended to aid marginalized entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry.

Menards settles for $4.25 million over misleading rebate ads, agreeing to change advertising practices and extend rebate periods following a multistate investigation.

Two teenagers were shot in separate incidents in Chicago; a 14-year-old was injured in a drive-by, and another teen was killed with a man critically injured in a second shooting. Police are investigating; no arrests have been made.

Danone U.S. recalls So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream due to potential stone contamination.

A 26-year-old Chicago officer says she was sexually assaulted by a fellow officer after a Chicago Lawn holiday party. Detectives have opened an investigation and no arrests have been announced.

Netflix is adapting the South Shore bakery reunion of Lenore Lindsey and Vamarr Hunter into 'Tis So Sweet,' starring Taraji P. Henson. The family says filming included Chicago and Tyler Perry Studios.

JPMorgan Chase will fold two downtown branches into a new two-story Magnificent Mile location at 830 N. Michigan Ave, creating a flagship for private-client services. The site is expected to open in fall 2026.

Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino is in Chicago overseeing increased immigration enforcement efforts, with agents detaining individuals and community leaders expressing concern.

IDNR hosts self-guided hikes in 17 state parks on New Year's Day 2026, as part of a national initiative and in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

A well‑being check in unincorporated Harvard on Saturday left a woman dead and a man seriously injured. McHenry County investigators say the shooting appears isolated.

Gas prices in Peoria dip below $3 per gallon, reflecting a broader national trend of decreasing fuel costs, with GasBuddy reporting a fall in prices due to increased refinery output and OPEC oil production.