A former City of Gary intern has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by an ex‑police commander in a case that involves a minor, adding a civil claim to earlier federal allegations.

A man was shot Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Near West Side and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. Police say the shooters fled and detectives are investigating.

A 39-year-old man was shot in the face inside a Fuller Park home and taken to UChicago Medical Center in critical condition. Police say no one is in custody.

An NBC Chicago investigation finds a social‑media "machine‑gun marketplace" feeding Chicago. An undercover buy led to the arrest of an alleged seller accused of selling a conversion kit and handguns.

Washington Capital sued to foreclose on 601W's Tesla‑leased South Loop site, claiming roughly $42.6M owed as the developer wrestles with wider loan defaults.

Ideal US Talent filed WARN notices saying nearly 1,400 Chicago-area gig workers will be laid off starting July 1, 2026; the company says contracts are moving to a third party.

Rush CEO Omar Lateef will step down to pursue a national health equity agenda, Crain's reports. His departure leaves a key leadership moment for the Chicago system.

A Jeep rammed a Portage Park 7-Eleven before dawn; thieves removed an ATM and fled, police say.

A pre-dawn drive-by on Chicago's Near West Side left three people wounded early Thursday; one victim was taken to Stroger in critical condition.

A judge has convicted Raymond Link of attempted first‑degree murder and multiple batteries for a brutal May 2024 attack at Peterson Park that left a woman near death.

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through northwest Cook County on June 24, producing quarter‑size hail, 70‑mph gusts and reports of tree damage in Bartlett.

The 55th Chicago Pride Parade steps off this Sunday at 11 a.m. under the 'Free To Be Proud' theme, led by the Puerto Rican Cultural Center and community grand marshals.

A new Arts Alliance Illinois study finds Chicago's creative sector supports more than 210,000 jobs and $50 billion in output — but many artists still report economic insecurity.