Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks as the new Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Hicks is known for his humanitarian work and advocacy for immigration reform.

Core Acquisitions paid roughly $25.3M for Green Bay Plaza and has begun façade, parking and outlot work while pursuing new tenants. The deal repositions a busy west‑side retail node near Lambeau Field.

A Brighton Park mother says a federal agent pointed a gun at her as she filmed a neighbor’s detention, adding to tensions as Border Patrol operations return to Chicago neighborhoods.

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.