Mayor Brandon Johnson nominates Ald. Walter Burnett as chair of Chicago's Zoning Committee, replacing previous nominee Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez after insufficient council support.

A tow truck hit an SUV in Chicago's South Loop, leading to a crash that killed a 21-year-old woman and critically injured two others; the tow truck driver fled the scene.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 88-year-old Lee Ann McGhee, last seen on South Racine Ave, wearing a blue denim jacket and carrying a black fanny pack.

Wintrust Bank sues Etta Collective's David Pisor over foreclosure on Aya Pastry property due to mortgage default. Pisor disputes the lawsuit while Aya Pastry continues operations despite the financial troubles and previous bankruptcy filing.

Kennedy Bartley, a Chicago mayoral aide, faces scrutiny for her past controversial remarks, including alleged anti-Semitic comments and derogatory terms for police.

Columbia College Chicago is reducing its academic programs from 58 to 40 to improve financial stability and focus on student success in creative fields.

A woman was injured and hospitalized after her car rear-ended a CTA bus on DuSable Lake Shore Drive; no other injuries reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Chicago Police seek public's help in identifying a female suspect involved in an early morning robbery on the CTA Blue Line at Pulaski station on August 29.

Rogelio Ibarra was sentenced to over six years in prison for cocaine trafficking and illegal firearms sales in Rockford under the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

Steven Kramer is charged with the murder of his wife, Jaime Neumann, who was found shot multiple times in Warrenville. A judge has denied his pre-trial release.

Trump Tower in Chicago has been found to be violating environmental laws, with its cooling system threatening aquatic life in the Chicago River, as ruled by Cook County Judge Thaddeus L. Wilson.

Three new Chicago restaurants have been added to the 2024 Michelin Guide, representing Eastern European, Filipino/Cuban fusion, and Lebanese cuisines.

Pullman Crossings in Chicago is progressing with its third phase of development, adding a 170,000-square-foot industrial facility aimed at creating jobs and revitalizing the area. Construction completion is targeted for early 2025.