Man charged with defrauding Chicago area T.J. Maxx stores out of $17,000
A Chicago man was charged this week with defrauding T.J. Maxx out of more than $17,000.
Chicago's The Smoke Daddy barbecue to close Wicker Park location
Chicago's The Smoke Daddy barbecue restaurant announced Wednesday that it is closing its original Wicker Park neighborhood location.
Chicago police search for smash-and-grab burglars who struck 4 times within an hour
Chicago police on Wednesday asked for help from the public in finding a team of smash-and-grab burglars who struck four different times within an hour early Tuesday in the Irving Park and Logan Square neighborhoods.
Man faces federal charges for allegedly setting woman on fire on CTA train
Federal charges were issued Wednesday against a man accused of setting a woman on fire on a CTA Blue Line train in downtown Chicago this week.
Illinois digital ID service busy for some due to "high volume" of requests on launch day
Digital IDs became available in Illinois on Wednesday, and due to the high demand, many residents may have to wait.
Chicago's Feld Restaurant earns Michelin star, Kasama earns second star
A farm-to-table restaurant in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood can now count itself as a Michelin star winner.
Chicago serial puncher Derek Rucker gets 7 years in prison
A serial attacker who punched women across the city of Chicago has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Chicago celebrates 50 years since TV pairing of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert
This month marks 50 years since critics and A-list Chicago celebrities Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert debuted their movie review show.
Man shot, wounded by Chicago police in Washington Park neighborhood
Chicago police shot and wounded a man they said was armed with a gun in the South Side's Washington Park neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Digital IDs will be available in Illinois starting Wednesday, Giannoulias announces
Digital IDs are officially coming to Illinois, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday.
Burglars smash their way into bar in Logan Square
Chicago police on Tuesday were investigating a burglary on Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
Cook County Treasurer announces plans to run for mayor
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced her plans to run for Chicago mayor in 2027.
2 men attacked blocks apart on Chicago's Near West Side, police say
Two men were attacked with sharp objects an hour apart early Monday on Chicago's Near West Side, Chicago police said.
UChicago student, Springfield native are among 2026 Rhodes scholars
A University of Chicago college student is among the 2026 Rhodes Scholars announced this weekend.
Texas National Guard members to leave Illinois, official confirms
The Texas National Guard is leaving Illinois after being activated and sent, but never deployed.