Naperville’s Pho Thien is opening a second location in Aurora near Chicago Premium Outlets, with construction underway and an estimated April 10 opening.

Chicago police say a 16-year-old was charged in the armed robbery of a 15-year-old on West Belmont; Area 3 detectives posted scene details and contact numbers.

A pedestrian was struck and later pronounced dead after an SUV hit them on West Foster Avenue in North Park Tuesday evening. Chicago police say the Major Accidents Investigation Unit is investigating.

Four burglars smashed into Angelo's Pizzeria in Archer Heights early Wednesday, taking cash, laptops and a camera and forcing the shop to close while police investigate.

A fire destroyed 15 tents at Legion Park as the city prepares a March 17 encampment clearing, leaving residents and advocates scrambling for alternatives.

A former Bardstown Bourbon HR VP alleges she was fired after reporting widespread gender bias and regulatory lapses at the distillery now owned by Pritzker Private Capital.

Cook County identified 15-year-old Jayden Magdaleno after a single-vehicle crash in Oak Lawn; three juveniles were in the car and police say the investigation is ongoing.

Police say officers recovered a handgun and arrested a 30-year-old near 63rd and California, according to the 8th District post. The suspect faces a repeat‑felon firearms charge.

Mayor Brandon Johnson cut the ribbon on The Original Mr. Beef’s new Midway outpost as the airport rolls out its refreshed Central Market and concessions program.

A zoning filing would replace the Giordano’s at 1040 W. Belmont with a five‑story, 28‑unit mixed‑use building that includes two retail spaces and six affordable units.

A south suburban tow operator was arrested after state police say he sold multiple vehicles to a junk yard; authorities charged him with six counts of conspiracy.

Site Selection's annual ranking keeps Chicagoland at No. 1 while Texas leads states in corporate facility projects, underscoring why firms keep choosing familiar hubs.

RiverEdge Park's renovation is nearly complete: new backstage space, jumbotrons and roughly 2,500 more seats are coming ahead of summer 2026.