CRG sold the 134‑unit A.M. 1980 on the Bucktown–Logan Square edge to CedarSt in a mid‑$30M deal that tested Chicago’s Northwest Side tenant‑purchase pilot.

Cook County opens courthouse warming centers due to forecasted dangerous wind chills, offering residents shelter, water, snacks, and pet accommodation.

A shooting on I-94 near Chicago has caused significant traffic delays during rush hour, with police investigations shutting down ramps and urging witnesses to come forward.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition opposing CFPB's proposed changes that may weaken credit discrimination protections.

A 48-year-old man is in fair condition after being shot in the face during an overnight argument in Chicago; police say a female suspect fled the scene.

A newly filed federal lawsuit alleges a Chicago detective tried to hire a gang member to kill a colleague he had been convicted of assaulting, and claims the city failed to warn her. The case raises fresh questions about oversight and abuse in the police ranks.

Chicago Police warn contractors of a series of vehicle burglaries involving theft of power tools and a handgun display in East Hyde Park and Bronzeville.

The Gwen's rooftop has been decked out for the holidays with an iceless curling rink, fire pits and seasonal cocktails. Reservations are recommended as sessions fill fast.

Illinois has a new law letting public officials request redaction of home addresses and other personal data; it also creates narrow criminal penalties for harmful doxxing.

A longtime Chicago‑area McDonald’s operator is selling its restaurants and rebranding as BFRX Hospitality to build K9 Resorts pet hotels across the market.

A school bus and an SUV collided at Algonquin Road and Cedar Glen Drive, leaving the SUV ablaze; police ticketed the bus driver and no one was hurt.

A 10-year-old was briefly taken after thieves stole a running SUV on Chicago’s South Side; officers found the child unharmed a few blocks away and detectives are investigating.

Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to locate missing 21-year-old Blake Hillman last seen on West Estes Avenue, asking the public to contact Area 3 SVU with information.