A Lake County jury found Nicholas Caban and Jacob Firestone guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 Fort Sheridan Beach beating that killed Matthew Ascaridis.

Two North Shore parks are under investigation after teens reported being targeted for their religion. Police say they are identifying those involved and are seeking tips.

Frost Advisory in central Cook County until 9 a.m. Monday. Sunny and cool today with highs near 50°F; much warmer Tuesday with gusty winds.

California sandwich chain Mendocino Farms will open its first Chicago-area suburban restaurant in Vernon Hills Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.; My Mendo sign-ups get a free entrée.

A new Potbelly at Kirkland Crossing opened April 3; the April 23 grand opening will give the first 50 guests free Potbelly for a year.

A 30-year-old man was shot on the front porch of a West Garfield Park home Sunday afternoon. Police say no suspect information has been released as detectives investigate.

Neighbors marched through Pilsen on April 19 to press police for answers in the unsolved hit-and-run that killed Marcela Herrera last July. Demonstrators demanded updates and urged witnesses to come forward.

A Logan Square rideshare driver was robbed and his car stolen overnight; police say suspects fled in a white Nissan SUV and detectives are canvassing the area.

Tenured UIS faculty were set to return to class Monday after a strike that began April 3; negotiations over pay and classroom AI protections are ongoing.

A lawsuit says Verano printed medical patients’ names and birthdates on dispensary receipts, raising privacy and legal questions under HIPAA and Illinois law.

A Harvey woman was sentenced to 16 years after pleading guilty in the 2020 killing of Ryan Reed. Court records show the term will be served at 50% with credit for 1,214 days.

Chicago police say two juveniles were arrested after a burglary spree that recovered stolen ATMs, firearms and burglary tools. The department posted the update on its official X account.

Two teenagers were wounded after a verbal dispute turned violent on the South Side; one was taken to UChicago Medical Center and detectives are investigating.