Mariano's is closing three suburban Chicago stores as part of Kroger's nationwide strategy to improve efficiency. Affected employees will be offered positions at other locations.

A hit-and-run in Chicago resulted in the death of a woman and her fiancé's injury after they attended a festival. The family seeks information on the culprit.

Chicago Inspector General Deborah Witzburg decides not to seek a second term, amid historic tensions with mayors and recent ethics reforms enhancing OIG independence.

The Chicago Police Department issued an alert for burglaries in Greater Grand Crossing, with homes being entered through side windows and items stolen. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity.

Chicago is facing extreme heat, with temperatures expected to soar into the mid-90s and heat indices up to 115 degrees. Air quality is also a concern, with PM2.5 levels deemed unhealthy.

Illinois is advancing a bill, known as the "Squatter Bill," to streamline squatter evictions, with Gov. Pritzker expected to sign it into law, enabling police to remove squatters without lengthy court proceedings.

A drive-by shooting in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, left a woman dead and a man hospitalized; no arrests have been made. Detectives are seeking information.

NASCAR will pause the Chicago Street Race in 2026 to address scheduling and logistics, with plans to return in 2027. The break allows time for operational adjustments and reduces holiday disruptions.

A series of early morning violent robberies in Harrison, Chicago, prompts a police alert. Two male suspects, using a white Toyota Camry, have attacked and robbed individuals.

A man was critically injured in Chicago after being hit by an SUV as he emerged from a sewer; he suffered multiple fractures and no warning signs were posted.

UChicago Medicine halts gender-affirming care for minors, echoing similar actions by other Chicago hospitals, in response to challenges and complexities surrounding transgender healthcare for the youth.

Metra in Chicago is considering reintroducing bar cars as café cars on trains, offering snacks and possibly alcohol, following positive rider feedback and a successful test event.

Isaiah Castro from Hammond was sentenced to 60 months for a firearm offense tied to drug trafficking and will have a 24-month supervised release afterward.