Sando Street in Wicker Park, with its East-meets-West sandwiches, experienced a sell-out due to high demand, prompting it to close on Mondays. Influencers helped boost its popularity, leading to long waits.

Dennis Downes, a dedicated advocate for the preservation of Native American history and trail marker trees, passed away at 72 due to colon cancer and a stroke.

Illinois is considering a bill for digital driver's licenses and IDs accessible via smartphones, promoting convenience and privacy, with possible launch next year.

Mayor Johnson's ShotSpotter deal is scrutinized for potentially bypassing City Council approval, even as his office plans to end the contract fulfilling a campaign promise. Legal and financial implications of the deal are still unclear.

Jeffrey Johnson from Carol Stream faces a felony robbery charge for a June 2023 attack on a 19-year-old. He was arrested on February 27, 2024, and is waiting for a detention hearing.

A 36-year-old Illinois man, Rodgerick Oneal, faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident and a shootout with police.

Chicago Police request public assistance to find Jaslene Nieves, 16, missing since February 21 from N. Central Ave. She's described as Hispanic, 5'7", 130 lbs, with hazel eyes and black hair.

Jon McCabe, 75, donated a kidney to his wife Carol, helping her overcome stage 5 chronic kidney disease, and inspiring others to consider organ donations for the elderly.

A Chicago man, Anthony Arrington, has been charged with multiple felonies including robbery and aggravated battery, for a July incident. He was arrested by Chicago police on February 26, 2024.

A 17-year-old in Chicago faces felony robbery charges for assaulting and robbing a 65-year-old man on February 13. He was arrested on February 26 in the same location.

Chicagoans are preparing for extreme weather changes, with record warmth giving way to severe thunderstorms and then winter conditions, including hail, high winds, and possible snow.

Governor JB Pritzker announced a $23 million Birth Equity Initiative in Illinois to address racial disparities in maternal mortality, focusing on community-based care, child tax credits, and support for Black women.

A 41-year-old Chicago man faces felony charges for assaulting a transit employee; the incident occurred on E. Roosevelt Road and he was arrested on S. Wabash Ave.