Lincoln Park neighbors say more than 80 cars were towed during the Pride parade and many paid hundreds to reclaim them amid conflicting notices.

A 19-story, 287-unit tower at 1221 W. Washington topped out in Fulton Market; developers now expect first deliveries in January 2027.

An 8-year-old in Serena died after a backyard lightning strike; a preliminary autopsy by the LaSalle County coroner found fatal injuries and the death remains under investigation.

Metra's UP-West line was stopped Monday evening after Train 51 struck a person near Lombard, halting inbound and outbound service and triggering major delays.

A sidewalk argument in Humboldt Park turned violent Monday evening, leaving three people wounded on the 3900 block of West Division Street.

Two underground "wing" storage units were unveiled in Austin, adding about 1.7 million gallons of temporary capacity to ease neighborhood flooding during heavy storms.

A coyote was photographed walking along Michigan Avenue near Millennium Park. Biologists link the sighting to pup season and urban rodent prey.

The World Naked Bike Ride returns to Chicago on July 11, assembling in Fulton Market for a clothing‑optional, roughly 15‑mile evening ride.

Medicaid enrollees across Illinois face months‑long waits for dental care as retirements and low participation shrink provider networks. Advocates and officials say reimbursement and administrative hurdles are to blame.

A GPS tracker on a rented trailer helped Lake County deputies find two men loading skid steers; a K9 later located a third suspect in a forest preserve.

George E. Johnson, the South Side entrepreneur behind Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen, has died at 99. Chicago leaders remember his business and civic impact.

Users who logged into Delta Dental's portal between Jan. 23, 2021 and Jan. 23, 2025 may be eligible for a small payout from a $12.7M class-action settlement. Claims must be filed by Aug. 20, 2026.

Two overnight shootings in Gary left a 10-year-old dead and several others wounded; police have provided phone lines for witnesses to share tips.