Two Chicago ramen shops, Monster Ramen and Akahoshi Ramen, excel with distinct approaches to crafting the Japanese dish, gaining popularity in Logan Square.

A former North Chicago police officer received a $475,000 settlement over allegations of workplace discrimination based on his Muslim faith and Iranian heritage.

A severe winter storm in Chicago caused O’Hare to stop flights, with nearly 1,000 cancellations at city airports, and hazardous road conditions. Over 100 schools closed, and many homes lost power.

Thieves stole an ATM from a South Loop currency exchange in Chicago using a crashed Jeep before fleeing, all while film crews nearby shot "Chicago Fire." No arrests have been made.

Calls to split Chicago's 8th Police District are intensifying due to rising crime and insufficient police presence, with local officials advocating for the division to better serve area residents.

Rapper G Herbo received three years probation, fines, and must pay restitution after pleading guilty to fraud charges. He avoided jail by focusing on community work and personal growth.

Jill Biden and Halle Berry advocated for women's health research, focusing on menopause, in Chicago. They supported a White House initiative for better research and highlighted disparities in treatment options.

A worker fell 15 feet from a roof while fixing an antenna at the Frankfort Grainery and sustained minor injuries. Emergency teams successfully rescued and treated him.

Illinois craft cannabis growers can now expand their plant space to aid financial and market challenges, yet still face obstacles including funding issues and market inequalities.

The We Rise Together initiative has invested over $38 million into 35 community-led real estate projects to revitalize Black and Latinx neighborhoods in Chicago since September 2021.

Chicago area schools are turning to e-learning or closing due to a winter storm, ensuring safety amid predicted heavy snowfall, wind gusts, and subzero temperatures.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker allocated $5 million in grants for local chambers of commerce to support their recovery from the pandemic's economic impacts, drawing on the American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The Illinois EPA urges local entities to apply for part of a $2 billion environmental and climate justice grant from the U.S. EPA under the Inflation Reduction Act.