Police seek help in a hit-and-run case where a 14-year-old was hit by an SUV in Hammond while riding his bike. The boy was injured, but his condition was not reported. The police are looking for an SUV with front passenger-side damage.

Edgewater residents and small-business owners sued the city, asking a Cook County judge to undo a sweeping Broadway rezoning they say was enacted without proper notice or public process.

A train-car collision near the Francisco stop on Chicago's Brown Line caused delays and halted train service. The CTA is providing shuttle buses as alternatives.

CRM plans to raze most of Clybourn Place and build the Willow Street District — new shops, plazas and a possible 500‑unit tower as a later phase. The retail pieces are being marketed now while approvals move through city review.

Video of school board Vice President Carl Scott has parents demanding his resignation. District 159 will consider a resolution at Wednesday's meeting.

Lost Girls Vintage says attackers used its Shopify account to open a line of credit and drain $33,400; the owners are warning other small retailers to enable two-factor authentication.

The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments in a Chicago case over whether Amazon must pay workers for time spent in mandatory pre‑shift COVID screenings. The outcome could reshape wage claims across Illinois.

Two women reported being grabbed while walking the Chicago Riverwalk over the weekend; neighbors received a safety notice and police are investigating.

Chicago-area residents say Chase locked accounts and held funds for weeks, in some cases tens of thousands. The bank says it acted to protect accounts and later released funds.

A 19-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with a Bronzeville crash from October 2024 that killed two people. He’s due in court Wednesday.

CDOT says repairs on the State Street Bridge should finish late February, with bridge trials to follow in early March. Detours and CTA reroutes remain in place.

Time Out Market said its Fulton Market food hall will close Jan. 23, citing inconsistent weekday foot traffic and rising operating costs. The move affects more than a dozen local vendors.

Two suspects were arrested roughly 30 minutes after an alleged armed carjacking on the North Side; police say one teen is linked to two CTA platform robberies.