Wintrust Bank sues Etta Collective's David Pisor over foreclosure on Aya Pastry property due to mortgage default. Pisor disputes the lawsuit while Aya Pastry continues operations despite the financial troubles and previous bankruptcy filing.

Chicago's 16th District businesses experienced a rash of late-night burglaries by two unidentified individuals, prompting a police alert for increased vigilance and security measures.

Mayor Johnson has shifted support from Ald. Sigcho-Lopez to Vice-Mayor Burnett for Zoning Committee chair, reflecting Chicago city council dynamics and agenda conflicts.

Kennedy Bartley, a Chicago mayoral aide, faces scrutiny for her past controversial remarks, including alleged anti-Semitic comments and derogatory terms for police.

Columbia College Chicago is reducing its academic programs from 58 to 40 to improve financial stability and focus on student success in creative fields.

A 2-year-old boy in Joliet was killed by his 6-year-old brother, raising discussions on child culpability in Illinois. The older child is now under protective services and received a mental health evaluation.

Chicago is set to combine its homeless and migrant shelter systems into a unified initiative designed to provide comprehensive services beyond housing, including employment and healthcare.

Lake Zurich officials have approved a 0.5% sales tax increase to help fund a $154 million Lake Michigan water project, expecting to raise $2.5 million annually.

Construction starts on the Forest Edge subdivision in Glencoe on former Hoover family land, with 29 homes planned, some already sold, starting at $2 million.

Two Chicago police cars collided in Little Village, injuring six officers early Friday; their conditions are stable. The crash's cause is under investigation.

A woman was injured and hospitalized after her car rear-ended a CTA bus on DuSable Lake Shore Drive; no other injuries reported, and an investigation is ongoing.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has sued several parties over alleged mishandling of asbestos during Rialto Square Theatre renovations, citing public health risks.

Chicago Police seek public's help in identifying a female suspect involved in an early morning robbery on the CTA Blue Line at Pulaski station on August 29.