The City Council gave landmark status to Roger Brown’s 1888 Halsted home, protecting its exterior and the historic ghost sign from demolition.

NWS warns of 4–6 ft waves and gusty NNE winds this evening; stay out of Lake Michigan.

Three teenagers were wounded at a large West Side gathering in North Lawndale; one is in serious condition, police say.

A 15-year-old was shot Saturday evening in Bronzeville after an argument turned into a fight. Area 1 detectives are investigating; the teen is in fair condition at Comer Children's Hospital.

A South Side CTA rider fought off an attempted robbery Saturday night; police arrested three suspects and the victim was treated and expected to be OK.

A sheriff’s office notice says controlled explosives will be used in a training demonstration near Trenton; residents may hear loud booms but officials say there’s no threat.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a government‑efficiency package that elevates the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission to a cabinet department and shifts the Human Rights Commission. Sponsors say services will continue while agencies prepare to implement changes through mid‑2027.

A 33-year-old man was found shot to death Friday evening near South Hamlin and West 30th in Little Village and later died at Mount Sinai Hospital.

A surge of petition challenges threatens to knock dozens of Chicago school‑board hopefuls off the November ballot.

Chicago police are looking for a man they say entered two occupied South Side homes early Tuesday and robbed residents at gunpoint. Detectives released a description and want tips.

A 32-year-old Arlington Heights man was arrested after investigators say uploads of child sexual abuse material were traced to his home and a store where he worked.

Gunfire on the Eisenhower early Friday closed westbound lanes near Kostner as Illinois State Police investigate.

A two-vehicle crash near 47th and Central in Forest View early Friday left one person dead; investigators have closed the intersection and are seeking witnesses.