An early-morning burglary at Mariscos El Abuelo y Yo left the Brighton Park restaurant with shattered glass and a stolen ATM as detectives probe links to other ATM thefts.

CFD crews fought a still-and-box blaze in the 6300 block of S. Oakley Thursday morning.

Longtime lobbyist John Kelly is weighing a Chicago mayoral bid, and his ties to Bally’s, the White Sox and outside counsel are already drawing scrutiny.

A 43‑year‑old Chicago man was arrested after police say he seriously injured a 38‑year‑old in the Austin neighborhood. He faces attempted murder and related charges.

A Millstadt Boy Scout leader was charged with 15 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, the Illinois Attorney General’s office says. He is being held pending a detention hearing.

Two men were arrested and charged with armed robbery in Chicago; identified as Teryon Pittman and Roberts Cooks Jr. they allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint.

Chicago faces cold weather with temperatures around 16 degrees, wind chills as low as -10, and lake-effect snow leading to potential travel disruptions.

Hinsdale Police interrupted a burglary at Kelsey's, arresting four suspects while four others fled; part of the stolen goods were recovered. The incident remains under investigation.

A Lake Forest bluff-top estate at 595 Circle Lane shaved $2.5M off its ask to $25M, remaining the priciest active listing in the Chicago area.

A former CPS music teacher was sentenced to five years after court documents say he exposed himself to children in West Ridge. Prosecutors dropped related counts.

Authorities and family members seek public help to find missing Chicago mother, Eskarle La Cruz Romero, last seen on South Coles Avenue with her children.

The CTA has opened RFPs for parcels including the moved 1894 Vautravers building in Lakeview; developers must submit proposals by Feb. 25, 2026.

Identity thieves are enrolling as "ghost students" in U.S. colleges, obtaining loans and grants, and disappearing, costing the government over $350 million.