Lula Cafe in Chicago won the 2024 James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality at a ceremony where the city saw fewer wins than usual. The Foundation is working to improve transparency and ethics.

The Billy Goat Tavern, a Chicago icon, is opening a new location in Wrigleyville, aiming to become a local staple while honoring its baseball-linked heritage.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery on a CTA train in Chicago, following an incident involving a 17-year-old victim.

Chicago PD warns of armed robberies targeting social media motorcycle buyers; suspects are 3-4 African-American males, aged 18-25. Victims are lured to residences and robbed.

The Chicago Police are searching for Michael Peciulis, a 33-year-old missing since May 20th, and possibly in need of medical assistance. He was last seen on the 6100 block of N. Oakley.

Americano is opening in Lincoln Park, offering an eclectic menu with international flavors and classics, curated beverages, and a space that caters to families and pets. Reservations open 10 days before its June 17, 2024 launch.

Chicago police are seeking help to identify five suspects in an armed robbery on a CTA Blue Line train, with suspects described as young male African Americans.

A South Shore Line train collided with a dump truck in Gary, Indiana, leading to minor injuries and temporary train service suspensions. The truck had bypassed crossing gates before the incident.

Chicago's 016th District witnesses a spate of retail thefts by two male suspects targeting cigarettes and liquor, prompting a police alert for businesses.

Chicago chefs are contenders in the 2024 James Beard Awards, with the ceremony at the Lyric Opera House, where local talents vie for titles in various categories.

A teenage girl bravely fought off an assailant and escaped a kidnapping attempt in Chicago's 25th District. The perpetrator, described as a male Hispanic in his early twenties, fled the scene in a red sedan.

A CTA bus crashed in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, injuring several people and causing major vehicular and property damage. The area near the Ramova Theater was closed for investigation and cleanup.

Chicago Police alert businesses in Albany Park about a series of burglaries that took place on June 9th, urging vigilance and operational surveillance systems.