A Riverwalk vendor says Chicago ignored its own rules in awarding a kiosk; FOIA files and a lawsuit have raised transparency concerns. The dispute could reshape how Riverwalk leases are handled.

Chicago Police alert about a series of garage burglaries in the 9th District, advising residents to secure their properties and report suspicious activities.

A Vandalia man has been charged after 14-year-old Kylie Toberman was reported missing and found dead in an RV behind her home. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A 17-year-old girl was shot inside a Roseland home Sunday; police say she was taken to Christ Hospital and Area Two detectives are investigating.

A staffer at Sen. Don Harmon’s Oak Park office was threatened with a knife; police arrested a suspect and charged him with armed robbery. Officials say the employee was unharmed.

The FAA lifted restrictions on commercial flights that had been causing disruptions due to the government shutdown, allowing a return to regular schedules before Thanksgiving travel.

David Barklow, extradited from Peru, is charged with first-degree murder by the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for the 2004 killing of Kent Projansky.

A man died in an RV fire in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood; police and arson detectives are investigating the incident.

Jesse Jackson is hospitalized for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy but is stable and not on life support. His condition recently improved, allowing him to forgo blood pressure medication.

Father and son jewelers were killed during a robbery in Chicago's Little Village, prompting a community-wide response and a police search for two suspects.

Chicago faces a string of commercial burglaries across multiple neighborhoods, prompting a CPD alert and advice on preventative security measures for local businesses.

Chicago's weather will transition from clear to rainy, with a 90% chance of rain tonight and persistent rain forecasted for tomorrow. Conditions may improve by Friday with milder temperatures.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an order directing funds to aid food insecurity, aiming to support local businesses and families awaiting SNAP benefits.