Chicago police released surveillance images after a Feb. 13 beating and robbery on a Blue Line train near Jackson station. Detectives are asking riders to submit tips referencing RD JK148561.

A 44-year-old man was critically wounded in a midday shooting Friday on Chicago’s South Side; police say the suspect fired multiple rounds inside a residence.

Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room is closing after nearly 13 years. Owner Al Buchanan cited falling revenues, higher costs and broader market pressures.

Chicago‑based Xeris sued two ANDA filers to block generic Recorlev, citing four Orange Book patents that extend into 2040 and orphan exclusivity into 2028.

Anne Frank The Exhibition opens May 1 at Chicago’s Griffin Museum with a recreated Secret Annex, 130+ original artifacts, and free school visits.

Community gardens, a neighborhood market and local coalitions are part of a grassroots push to narrow a roughly 20-year life-expectancy gap between West Garfield Park and the Loop.

A symbolic groundbreaking for Turlington Homes in Harvey brought developers and officials to Turlington Avenue as residents protested a quick land sale during the city's fiscal crisis.

A Chicago man was convicted of sex trafficking a 15-year-old at a Lansing motel; prosecutors say he posted explicit photos and faces federal sentencing in September.

A cyber tip prompted a multi‑agency probe in Lake County that led to new child‑exploitation and molesting charges against a Cedar Lake man.

A report claimed Nico Hoerner was sent to Seattle for three prospects, but neither the Cubs, the Mariners nor MLB have confirmed the deal.

A renovated 46-unit Kenwood apartment on Drexel Boulevard traded for $11.7 million; the buyer plans more upgrades while most residents use CHA vouchers.

Tune-Up, from the owners of Estelle’s and The Owl, has opened in Avondale in a converted auto shop with garage-chic decor and a big back patio. The new late-night bar will host pop-ups, DJs and neighborhood nights.

A renovation permit was issued to convert a seven-story River North office at 56 E. Superior into 88 apartments, with retail, basement amenities and 88 bike spaces.