Chicago Police alert public to a series of armed robberies in Back of the Yards, with two incidents reported and a detailed suspect description provided.

A Cook County jury convicted Lawrence Boyle in the 2023 strangling death of Sierra Jamison in a South Side garage. The case moves to pre‑sentencing in January.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to the June 2024 Albany Park beating that killed a 67-year-old man.

SAAGE Culinary Studio opened a licensed shared kitchen on Aurora's riverfront, offering equipment, storage and events to help food entrepreneurs scale.

Rockford man, Jesse Herbig, receives a 14-year sentence for methamphetamine distribution after pleading guilty. The drug parcel he intended to distribute weighed approximately 891.6 grams.

Cook County opens courthouse warming centers due to forecasted dangerous wind chills, offering residents shelter, water, snacks, and pet accommodation.

A shooting on I-94 near Chicago has caused significant traffic delays during rush hour, with police investigations shutting down ramps and urging witnesses to come forward.

A 48-year-old man is in fair condition after being shot in the face during an overnight argument in Chicago; police say a female suspect fled the scene.

The Gwen's rooftop has been decked out for the holidays with an iceless curling rink, fire pits and seasonal cocktails. Reservations are recommended as sessions fill fast.

A man died in a car crash near a South Side beach in Chicago. The car hit a median and caught fire. Police are investigating the solo-vehicle incident.

A deferred‑prosecution deal announced Thursday could spare state Sen. Emil Jones III from a bribery conviction if he meets conditions including an admission and a $6,800 fine. The agreement halts a retrial and sets a Jan. 8 hearing.

Ukrainian-born chefs and roasters opened Kazka, Heyday and Abrah across Chicago, blending syrnyky and chicken Kyiv with specialty coffee and community ties.

Aurora aldermen rezoned nearly 30 acres at Orchard and Sullivan to make way for townhouses, retail and a QuikTrip — a move that drew objections from staff and local leaders.