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.

Riot Fest is scheduled to occur in Douglass Park from Sept. 20-22, deviating from a planned move to Bridgeview. The Chicago Park District will vote on the issue, amid concerns over Philip Jackson's link to a festival vendor and local business impact.

A man was critically injured after being stabbed in Chicago's West Garfield Park. Three attackers fled, and no arrests have been made. Police are investigating.

A man died after his vehicle crashed into a pole in South Chicago. The accident happened early Wednesday morning, and police are investigating the cause.

Chicago will experience mostly sunny days with mild winds and temperatures in the mid-80s, with no severe weather expected, according to the National Weather Service.

Inspector General Deborah Witzburg has accused Chicago Parking Meters LLC of not meeting minority participation requirements stipulated in their contract.