The Park District says the 1912 Burnham Building will be restored with federal support; work could start next spring pending environmental review.

Gino & Marty’s faces hundreds of thousands in liabilities, wage complaints and a landlord eviction while the owner vows to relaunch the West Loop spot. Court records and former staff accounts show the scale of the problems behind the closed facade.

A man died and a woman was critically injured after their car struck a tree in Aurora; excessive speed was likely a factor. Police urge careful driving and seek information.

Multi-car crashes caused major delays on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, with traffic impacted during rush hour amidst snow showers contributing to hazardous conditions.

The Chicago Police have alerted McKinley Park and Brighton Park residents of burglaries in the area, detailing suspect descriptions and advising security measures.

Illinois Senators Durbin and Duckworth split on a government shutdown deal; Durbin sided with its advancement, while Duckworth opposed it due to insufficient protections.

A multi-car rollover on DuSable Lake Shore Drive jammed Monday's morning commute on Chicago's South Side.

A tow truck struck a CPD squad car at W. Madison and Kilbourn Saturday night; two officers were taken to a hospital and the driver was cited.

A 62-year-old man died after his pickup struck a median in Chatham early Sunday; police say no other injuries were reported.

A Chicago man, Victor Hernandez, 25, is charged with murdering Vanessa Hernandez, 55, in Logan Square. The stabbing occurred in an apartment; he was arrested on Lake Shore Drive. Their relationship is unclear.

Lamont Hill, 59, faces multiple felonies including hijacking an ambulance, hitting police cars, and assault after his Chicago arrest on November 7, 2025.

Shots were fired at Border Patrol agents in Chicago's Little Village during an immigration operation, leading to a clash with residents, tear gas deployment, and one police officer injured.

FAA staffing shortages due to a government shutdown caused travel disruptions and a temporary ground stop at O'Hare International Airport, with over 900 flights canceled nationwide.