A two-day, house-focused festival will take over Lincoln Park Grove 2 on June 19–20 with DJs, immersive art and food along the lakefront.

A reported hostage call in New Chicago was a hoax, police say. Authorities warned that 'swatting' hoaxes can bring criminal charges and costly consequences.

Amtrak is consolidating Empire Builder onboard staffing in Chicago, prompting anxiety among Seattle crews as new Airo trains and yard upgrades approach. Local workers say the move could reshape seniority and overnight logistics.

CPS approved two-year academic calendars that push K–12 starts to late August, keep the first semester ending after winter break and reflect thousands of survey responses.

Chicago police issued an alert after more than a dozen vehicles were stolen across the Loop between Feb. 26 and March 22; detectives are asking for tips.

Ann Sather’s Belmont flagship will relocate this summer as redevelopment reshapes the Lakeview block. The restaurant says a June or July move is planned while it seeks a new spot.

Chicago police have opened a hate‑crime probe after “Murder Black Women” was written on the front window of Definition Theatre during the run of a play by Black women. The theater condemned the act and asked witnesses to contact police.

A $93M rehabilitation of I‑94’s Bishop Ford began Tuesday, shrinking lanes and closing ramps between Martin Luther King Drive and 159th; heavy delays expected through December.

Noah Sandoval and Larry Feldmeier plan All Well in the former Lola's at 111 N Carpenter. A liquor filing and industry listings point to a spring opening with a tasting and bar program.

Frank Thomas sued the White Sox, Nike and Fanatics, saying City Connect 2.0 jerseys used his name and No. 35 without permission and seeking damages.

Gov. JB Pritzker announced The Chicks will headline the 2026 Illinois State Fair in Springfield, with an 11‑day Grandstand slate that includes Bailey Zimmerman and Matchbox Twenty.

An 18-year-old was shot early Tuesday in South Shore and is in serious condition at the University of Chicago Hospital; Area Two detectives are investigating.

A 29-year-old Addison man was sentenced to 78 months after prosecutors say he siphoned more than $3.3M in pandemic relief and used the cash to buy luxury cars.