A waitress was assaulted by two women at El Taco Azteca in Chicago over a refund dispute for a $50 check. The attack was caught on camera, and the waitress is recovering from injuries. The restaurant’s staff seeks help in finding the assailants.

The US and China escalate their trade war with new tit-for-tat tariffs; the EU also imposes retaliatory duties, shaking global markets and raising concerns over consumer prices.

A 56-year-old man was shot in the neck and crashed his car in East Garfield Park, Chicago. The assailants are at large, with the victim in critical condition.

The Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo resulted in over 100 fatalities, including ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and singer Rubby Perez. Rescuers continue to search for survivors.

Groundbreaking for Chicago's Red Line extension is set for early 2026, promising enhanced connectivity and economic vitality for the Far South Side with four new ADA-compliant stations.

Four people, including a toddler, were injured in a Chicago crash caused by a driver running a red light. A weapon was found, and the driver is in custody.

Illinois advances a bill to outlaw unauthorized sales of restaurant reservations, aiming to protect consumers and restaurants from inflated resale prices and lost revenue.

The Chicago Police warned Douglas neighborhood businesses of a spree of burglaries involving smashed front doors and stolen property, advising heightened security and vigilance.

Franklin E. Tooley received a 25-year prison sentence for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled 13-year-old relative, as announced by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Chicago is anticipating a wet Wednesday with rain and snow showers, high winds, and temperatures around 40 degrees. Conditions will persist overnight with patchy fog and a slight rain chance on Thursday. Warmer, drier weather is expected to follow.

Police in Chicago suburbs warn against high school "Senior Assassin" and "Paranoia" games involving toy guns due to safety concerns and potential for misunderstandings.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old boy, Wilker Seqera Vasquez, last seen on March 29 near Roosevelt Rd. and Austin Blvd.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with felony vehicular hijacking and robbery in Chicago after a February incident where a woman was robbed of her car and belongings.