Dusek's Tavern in Pilsen, Chicago is closing on December 31 after a decade, including a period as a Michelin-starred venue, amidst a wave of city restaurant closures.

Chicago has paused its plans for migrant tent shelters after investment in a scrapped site. The city is seeking more permanent housing solutions, leveraging properties possibly including former Archdiocese properties.

A 15-year-old girl named Amarise Parker, previously missing, was found strangled in a Chicago apartment. Her death is under investigation; no arrests have been made.

Chicago Transit Board approves the 'Innovation Studio' program to enhance public transit by sourcing ideas from the private sector to improve rider experience and security.

Chicago Police issued a community alert after multiple armed robberies in Rogers Park, advising residents to stay vigilant around their vehicles following attacks involving masked gunmen.

The body of Brissa Romero, a 17-year-old from Carpentersville reported missing, was identified after being found in a Vernon Hills pond, with drowning indicated as the cause of death.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's administration grants $10 million for Chicago's network of safety cameras to enhance public safety and traffic monitoring.

Bloomington, Illinois, is slated to upgrade its transportation with a $52.8 million federal grant, funding road, sidewalk, and traffic signal improvements, along with bike lanes and a bus stop relocation.

A new pickup-only Portillo's restaurant opened in Rosemont, IL, at 10290 W. Higgins Road, offering a fast food experience with Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

The Columbia College Chicago adjunct faculty strike over cuts and budget issues disrupts classes, as students face challenges with replacement teachers and educational quality concerns.

One person died and two were injured in a crash between a Hyundai and a Mercedes in Chicago's Calumet Heights, with the Chicago Police investigating the incident.

Judge Stephen McGlynn did not delay the January 1st deadline for Illinois' assault weapons registration, despite acknowledging problems with the process.

Two relatives were fatally shot outside their home in Chicago by assailants in a gray vehicle; both the 14-year-old boy and 65-year-old man died, with the shooters remaining at large.