A South Side woman was found strangled inside a Greater Grand Crossing apartment after a lawyer alerted police. Detectives say a man is in custody and the death was ruled a homicide.

Guzman y Gomez is opening three new Chicagoland sites — Lincoln Square, Naperville and Lakeview — and hired two U.S. executives as it expands locally.

Police arrested a 25-year-old man Monday in Little Village and charged him with first-degree murder in a December Near West Side killing.

A class-action suit accuses Aldi of using pastoral packaging and 'cage-free' labels that plaintiffs say mislead shoppers about outdoor access. The filing seeks class status for buyers who paid a premium.

Donna Miller won a crowded, money-fueled Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd District. Outside spending and national groups shaped the outcome.

Public tickets for Ravinia's 2026 season drop Thursday at 8 a.m. CT. Organizers warn some shows will sell out fast.

A crash on U.S. Route 6 near Channahon and Brandon roads closed the highway; one person was pronounced dead and traffic is being diverted to Larkin Avenue.

Mace was released inside South Shore High School on Tuesday; eight people were taken to area hospitals and officials say few details are available.

Members of CPD's 262 Tact Team recovered four firearms and suspected cannabis in Washington Park during a routine investigation, the 2nd District said.

A 16-year-old was charged with first-degree murder in the Oct. 6 Brighton Park shooting that killed 33-year-old Alan J. Maldonado.

A man was found fatally shot inside a car on the 8600 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive on Tuesday; Area 2 detectives are investigating.

Billy Donovan is stepping away as Chicago Bulls head coach after six seasons, the team announced. The decision follows a front‑office shakeup and sets up a busy offseason.

Friends & Neighbors, a women-owned wine bar, is aiming to open in Bucktown by Labor Day 2026 with approachable pours, snacks, a community table and a founders' campaign.