Officials warn Cook County residents about fake 'hearing notice' texts that use QR codes to steal payments or data. Authorities say do not scan or pay.

Colorado clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 road win in Chicago as MacKinnon and Necas paced the Avalanche.

Billy Bricks is pairing its wood‑fired pizza with Moo Joe’s award‑winning ice cream and has opened a Parlor on Central shop in Evanston. Expect pizza and scoops side by side.

A 30-year-old man was stabbed on the Blue Line platform at Western Avenue in Logan Square and taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Area Five detectives are investigating.

Austin's viral dessert shop The Bougie Foodie is opening in Chicago's Fulton Market this April with its signature 6‑ounce Cookie Mountains and boozy bread pudding.

Police warned Chinatown merchants after two overnight break-ins that targeted rear doors. Area One detectives are seeking tips at 312‑747‑8380.

Illinois production spending climbed to roughly $703M in 2025 as Pritzker and studio leaders touted new credits, a $10M soundstage grant and a green bonus for shoots.

Annette Guzman collected homeowner exemptions on a South Loop condo she no longer occupied and repaid part of the money; Cook County is reviewing whether to reclaim earlier years.

City funding will bankroll pop‑ups, rent help and marketing on Cermak Road and 26th Street as businesses try to recover from the Midway enforcement surge. Local nonprofits will run activation programs and offer technical support to entrepreneurs.

Rose Henderson will serve a year in federal prison and repay $364,779 after pleading guilty to wire fraud for stealing benefits meant for her mother.

Police say 32-year-old Justin Hernandez forced entry into an Evanston home on March 10; he was found injured, hospitalized and later charged with felony home invasion.

Mid-60s Friday morning give way to a breezy, chilly lakefront by late afternoon. Sunday brings a cooler day and a chance of showers.

ComEd wants to build a substation at 1111 W. Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. Neighbors and a nearby day care raised concerns about size, noise and safety as regulators review the plan.