Tony Durpetti, owner of the historic Chicago steakhouse Gene & Georgetti, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of family-style hospitality and culinary excellence.

Discarded books from Chicago's Schurz High School highlight ongoing concerns about book disposal methods in Chicago Public Schools, amid national library funding shortages.

A 16-year-old male in Chicago faces a felony charge of aggravated vehicular hijacking, with the crime occurring in June 2024 and the arrest made in September 2024. Details of the incident remain sparse.

Lori Zeitler, a former employee of Christian County YMCA in Taylorville, was sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution for embezzling funds.

Marques Dupree Wilson, a 39-year-old man from Rock Island, Illinois, was sentenced to 100 months in prison for felon firearm possession and will face three years of supervised release after.

Leotis Carter Jr. is charged with aggravated DUI resulting in death after a fatal DUI accident in Chicago. He was arrested and awaits a detention hearing.

The Chicago Police have alerted the community of Area Four about multiple robberies and aggravated robberies, advising residents to stay vigilant and providing descriptions of the suspects.

A 17-year-old male is charged with first-degree murder following the shooting of a 15-year-old in Chicago, with his detention hearing set for September 28, 2024.

Chicago is set for a wet weekend with a 70% chance of rain and strong northeast winds. Showers may continue into the night and Sunday morning with possible large waves along Lake Michigan.

Brian Bell Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for first-degree murder after a fatal shooting during an apparent drug deal.

Macy's Walnut Room in Chicago opens holiday reservations and reveals a special menu, including new desserts and the traditional Mrs. Hering’s Chicken Pot Pie.

A 13-year-old faces felony charges for threats against an Illinois middle school, and in Indiana, several students were arrested for similar offenses, highlighting the impact of social media threats on school safety.

Bloomingdale plans to transform the old Stratford Square Mall into a mixed-use space with apartments, shops, and entertainment areas, with demolition starting in October.