Rob and Rose Bronstein pledged $15 million to Buckets Over Bullying to expand anti‑cyberbullying programs and a new grants stream for small nonprofits. The family said remaining funds will be paid through 2028.

Police released images of a black SUV wanted in a Marquette Park hit-and-run that left a teenager critically injured. Investigators say the vehicle carries plate AV51401.

A South Loop traffic stop turned up a loaded stolen handgun and a toddler in the car, and the driver was charged with a felony and child endangerment, authorities say.

Cold Thursday gives way to a big warm-up Friday with gusty winds and an elevated brush-fire risk. Light snow chances return Saturday.

Federal figures obtained by CBS News show ICE arrested 261 DACA beneficiaries in the first 10 months of the administration, prompting calls for oversight from lawmakers and advocates.

The Lohengrin Foundation is awarding $15 million to build two West Side community centers — a multi‑sport complex in North Lawndale and a five‑story hub in Little Village. Organizers say the grants should help unlock additional funding and speed construction.

Bar None opens in the West Loop this weekend, pairing zero‑proof cocktails with hemp‑derived microdoses for a sober‑curious night out. The pop‑up runs Fri–Sun evenings.

A man has been charged with DUI after a crash that flipped a state trooper’s patrol car near the Stark–Knox County line, officials say.

Advanced DNA testing identified a body found near South Side train tracks last May as Isaiah Terrill Hall. Police say the death is being investigated as a homicide.

A 21-year-old Garfield Ridge native reopened Mini Hut, rescuing the neighborhood’s beloved butter‑crust fried chicken and planning a Sunday grand opening.

A DeKalb father faces first-degree murder and related counts after his 5-month-old was flown to Loyola and died from skull fractures and brain hemorrhages.

Tryst Hospitality plans a five‑story, 21‑room boutique hotel at the former DS Tequila site in Northalsted, with a rooftop pool, restaurant and an indoor nightclub. The proposal is in early planning and will go through community review.

A Jefferson Park attorney and community activist announced a bid to unseat Ald. James Gardiner and said they'd be Chicago's first transgender alderperson if elected.