Pedro Gonzalez, 29, is missing in Chicago since December 12th. He left his car with his phone and wallet inside and walked away from the scene. Police are seeking public assistance to locate the endangered man.

Tenants face eviction in a South Shore building post a federal raid, with concerns over finding new homes and potential homelessness.

Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for Orlando Quiroga, last seen December 10th in Chicago, and are urging public assistance in the search.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed "Deb's Law," legalizing medically assisted dying for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less, set to take effect in September 2026.

A man died in a car crash near a South Side beach in Chicago. The car hit a median and caught fire. Police are investigating the solo-vehicle incident.

A deferred‑prosecution deal announced Thursday could spare state Sen. Emil Jones III from a bribery conviction if he meets conditions including an admission and a $6,800 fine. The agreement halts a retrial and sets a Jan. 8 hearing.

A Chicago man was convicted Thursday for firing inside Safari Land in Villa Park that injured a man during a birthday party. Sentencing is set for Feb. 18, 2026.

Chef Jimmy Papadopoulos is bringing Black Briar to Fulton Market's former Bar Takito spot. Construction is underway and the team has penciled a summer opening.

Ukrainian-born chefs and roasters opened Kazka, Heyday and Abrah across Chicago, blending syrnyky and chicken Kyiv with specialty coffee and community ties.

Aurora aldermen rezoned nearly 30 acres at Orchard and Sullivan to make way for townhouses, retail and a QuikTrip — a move that drew objections from staff and local leaders.

Centaur Capital Partners and Talos Capital paid $72.2M for the 314,028-sf FedEx Ground hub in Niles. The site includes more than 11 acres of parking land and stays leased to FedEx.

A woman was charged with corpse abuse and other felonies after her infant's remains were found in Illinois in 2020; she pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.

Chicago Police report a series of robberies in Lake Meadows, with the suspect described as an African-American male, 25-35 years old. Residents and businesses are advised to stay vigilant.