The new After School Matters' Orleans Teen Center, renovated from a former Catholic school, provides learning and development opportunities for Chicago's youth, with support from a $5 million grant.

An interior demolition permit was issued for 19 S. LaSalle as Envoi Partners advances plans to convert the 1893 Central YMCA into roughly 207 apartments with retail. Landmark protections are moving through the city process.

Chicago weather forecasts a chance of morning snow on Veterans Day, but with minimal accumulation and clearing skies later with a high of 41 degrees. A warming trend is expected, reaching mid-60s by the weekend.

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control advises pet owners to take safety precautions for their pets during winter, such as indoor shelter, protective gear, and updated pet IDs.

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.