A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in an alley on the 1800 block of S. Ridgeway and later died at Stroger Hospital; Area Four detectives are investigating.

A vacant State Street block sold for $2.8M to the Downtown Islamic Center, highlighting steep discounts on Loop retail and plans for community reuse.

Chicago’s first deputy commissioner of Streets and Sanitation, Luis Zepeda, was arrested early Sunday and cited on misdemeanor DUI-related counts. The department has opened an internal probe.

A Hyderabadi-focused restaurant called Biryani Baithak is coming to Salem Plaza in Schaumburg. The owner has teased dishes on social media but hasn't set an opening date.

Neighbors packed a public meeting to review plans to convert the Mars Wrigley plant into 479 homes and a big community space, then voiced worries about density and affordability.

The Bears set an on-sale time for potential home playoff games — public sales begin Thursday at 11 a.m. CST, with a short presale for season-ticket holders.

A Metra BNSF train hit an SUV at a Hinsdale crossing; the driver had minor injuries, and no passengers were hurt.

A Chicago man was convicted in London for the murder of a UK woman he dated, involving a dispute over STDs and culminating in stabbing and strangulation.

Research indicates GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may not reduce the risk of obesity-related cancers, contradicting earlier studies. Longer-term studies are needed to fully understand their effects.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launched the Returning with Hope Microgrant program, granting $600,000 to smaller reentry organizations for enhanced support services.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended various holiday events, supporting toy and coat drives, promoting local businesses, and discussing crucial topics with the community.

Gov. Pritzker will sign a bill in Chicago expanding protections for immigrants — barring some courthouse arrests and creating new private legal claims.

An apartment fire in Skokie displaced several families, causing panic and damage, especially on the third floor. The cause and injuries are unreported, with investigations ongoing.