Chicago Police announce a DUI Saturation Patrol in Austin District to curb impaired driving, with an emphasis on alcohol and drug detection and other traffic offenses.

The USPS is distributing free at-home COVID-19 tests through a government platform, with rapid 30-minute results, irrespective of symptoms or vaccination status.

Chicago's Asador Bastian earns NYT acclaim for unique Spanish Asador steakhouse dining, featuring specialties like Galician beef and inventive dishes.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a victim of an alleged hate crime, and condemned discrimination and hate crimes.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the return of $13.2 million in unclaimed property to 140,000 residents via automatic checks, with most values between $50 to $100, as part of the Enhanced Money Match program.

A Texas trucking company owner received a 25-year prison sentence for running a drug trafficking operation that distributed heroin and cocaine from Mexico to Chicago.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced nearly $7 million in federal grants for job training, focusing on underserved communities and sectors such as manufacturing and construction.

Chicago's fall bridge lifts for boat passage will continue till November 13, scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays, impacting major streets and requiring meticulous synchronization.

McCormick Place Lakeside Center finished installing bird-safe films on its windows to prevent bird deaths, following a past incident of mass casualties during migration season.

A 16-year-old boy was shot early Wednesday on the Near West Side of Chicago, receiving a torso wound but is in fair condition at Stroger Hospital. No suspect has been identified.

An Illinois court has permanently barred tax preparer Sir Michael Joseph Davenport and his company from preparing tax returns due to allegations of fraud.

The Chicago Police report a series of burglaries in Districts 12 and 14, with assailants using sledgehammers on businesses for thefts, including ATMs.

Three individuals were arrested in Chicago and charged with felony aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm after allegedly taking a vehicle at gunpoint.