The Commission on Chicago Landmarks approved a final recommendation for Original Providence Baptist Church, advancing protections for the 1902 church and 1928 school in Austin.

Chicago's holiday forecast predicts mild weather suitable for travel and outdoor activities, with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees, despite gusty winds. Sunny skies are expected Sunday, with a warmer Christmas Day anticipated.

ISU student support professionals are pushing to unionize with UPI for better working conditions and respect, as workload and underpayment issues persist.

Cook County's State's Attorney's Office launches a pilot program offering pretrial alternatives for juvenile offenders, focusing on after-school support and excluding severe crimes.

Target's website and app faced disruptions, causing issues for last-minute holiday shoppers. The retailer acknowledged "intermittent issues" amidst numerous customer complaints about order confirmations and charges.

Chicago brothers Kavion and Eugene Davenport arrested for multiple burglaries, with various charges including felony counts of burglary and vehicle-related offenses.

Waterton is lining up a refinancing that could total $148 million to replace debt on Chicago rental buildings as it continues value-add renovations.

A 3-month-old boy was found unresponsive in a Brighton Park home and later pronounced dead; Area One detectives have opened a death investigation. Autopsy results are pending.

A man set himself on fire near the Damen Blue Line station Friday, sending firefighters and federal agents to the scene and delaying the O'Hare‑branch commute.

Barnes & Noble is set to open at the Hyde Park Shopping Center; neighborhood indie booksellers warn the chain could shift customers and are rallying shop-local efforts.

Terraform’s plan administrator sued Chicago-based Jump Trading for $4 billion, alleging secret deals and market manipulation tied to the 2022 Terra‑LUNA collapse. The case will be litigated in federal court in Chicago.

Ahara will move into the former Tuscany building at 550 S. Milwaukee Ave with a Michelin-starred chef and an organic-focused menu. The plan is now headed to Wheeling’s plan commission.

Continuum Development bought 2800 N. Sheridan for $17.25M and is pitching a roughly 300‑unit tower with retail near Diversey Harbor.