Rose Henderson will serve a year in federal prison and repay $364,779 after pleading guilty to wire fraud for stealing benefits meant for her mother.

A family-run cafe has turned a long-empty gospel record shop in Austin into New Sound Cafe, a community-minded spot that plans to funnel profits back into the neighborhood.

Police say 32-year-old Justin Hernandez forced entry into an Evanston home on March 10; he was found injured, hospitalized and later charged with felony home invasion.

Mid-60s Friday morning give way to a breezy, chilly lakefront by late afternoon. Sunday brings a cooler day and a chance of showers.

ComEd wants to build a substation at 1111 W. Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. Neighbors and a nearby day care raised concerns about size, noise and safety as regulators review the plan.

Chicago police say crews smashed windows and stripped steering‑wheel airbags across several South Side blocks; detectives are asking for tips and video.

Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club, a new speakeasy from Lettuce Entertain You, will join Crying Tiger at 51 W Hubbard in River North this spring; no official date yet.

Mayor Brandon Johnson has dismissed Garien Gatewood, his deputy mayor for community safety, according to CBS Chicago. City Hall has not given a reason for the move.

Dozens of Chicago veterans rallied in Federal Plaza and urged active‑duty troops to resist orders tied to the Iran campaign.

A Texas firm paid $102 million for Orland Ridge, a 294‑unit build‑to‑rent in Orland Park completed in 2023, underscoring continued investor appetite for Chicago suburbs.

A concept video envisions a domed, 72,000‑seat Soldier Field and a lakefront entertainment district as the Bears weigh Arlington Heights and Northwest Indiana.

Officers fired at a dog that charged them during a Roseland well‑being check early Friday. The dog was not struck and no injuries were reported, police said.

Two students were arrested after a weapon was found at Thornridge High in Dolton; the school shifted to a soft lockdown while police searched the building.