Brynwood Partners acquired Miracapo Pizza Co. from the Crown family, expanding its Chicago-area food manufacturing presence and adding to its portfolio.

Dimas Gabriel Yanes was charged with attempted murder for stabbing a 13-year-old girl at a baseball game in Lowell, Indiana. The victim used her sun umbrella to block the attack. Yanes was arrested after a manhunt.

Two Quad Cities men were convicted of conspiracy, multiple armed robberies, and firearm offenses after causing widespread trauma with ten robberies in Illinois and Iowa.

DuSable Lake Shore Drive closures for resurfacing may disrupt Chicago traffic this week, affecting lanes between LaSalle and Hollywood.

Chicago is experiencing peak allergy season, with high ragweed and mold counts. Dr. Shah recommends maintaining indoor air quality and using medications to manage symptoms. Allergy seasons are worsening due to climate change.

The Illinois Department of Labor released its 2024 Labor Day Report celebrating workers and highlighting efforts to safeguard their rights and safety.

The Labor Day weekend in Chicago saw hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan, with strong winds creating life-threatening waves, leading to swimming and boating warnings.

Chicago businesses are alerted by police regarding a series of burglaries in the 18th, 19th, and 24th Districts, involving early morning forced entries and thefts.

Despite a rise in unionization efforts, Illinois reports a decline in union participation, slipping to 12.8%, influenced by factors like the Janus v. AFSCME decision and sectoral job growth patterns.

A man was shot and killed while sitting in a car on Chicago's South Side. The shooting occurred on the 2900 block of East 89th Street. No suspects are in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

Dimas Yanez was arrested after a teenage girl was stabbed at a baseball game in Lowell, Indiana. The incident prompted a manhunt, resulting in Yanez's capture in a cornfield.

Charges were filed against Bahiyyah Bost for a hit-and-run that killed construction worker Kenneth Hernandez in April 2023 on DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

NASCAR's return to Chicago in 2025 after the 2023 race generated $108.9 million for the local economy, with community engagement extending beyond the event itself.