Dexter Reed's family files federal lawsuit over deadly Chicago police shootout
The civil rights lawsuit filed by Reed's mother accuses police of using "brutally violent, militarized policing tactics" during a traffic stop on March 21.
Chicago Bears unveil plan for new domed stadium on the lakefront
Bears president Kevin Warren said the new stadium would include replacing Soldier Field with additional parks and public sports fields, while preserving the stadium's iconic colonnades, which were built as a war memorial for American veterans.
Foxtrot Market, Dom's Kitchen employees weren't warned stores would close
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
Oberweis Dairy has 2 potential buyers after bankruptcy filing
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen & Market abruptly close 6 months after merger
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Boy, 14, charged in fatal shooting during teen takeover in South Loop
Two boys were shot as a large group of teens flooded the streets in the South Loop near Roosevelt and Canal on March 2.
Judge approves $12.25 million Hilco settlement over botched Little Village demolition
The settlement will cover property damage and personal injury claims filed against Hilco after Little Village was coated in dust when the company commissioned the implosion of the smokestack at a shuttered power plant,
Bears expected to unveil plans for new lakefront stadium on Wednesday
The team is planning to hold a press conference with city officials on Wednesday to unveil their plans for a new publicly-owned stadium on the Museum Campus.
Illinois State Capitol evacuated after false bomb threat
It was the second bomb threat at the Illinois State Capitol in as many days.
5 Leland Elementary students hospitalized after apparently taking edibles at school
Five students were taken to hospitals in good condition after apparently consuming edibles at George Leland Elementary School
Express to close 4 Chicago area stores after filing for bankruptcy
Express will be closing stores soon in the Loop, Lincoln Park, Lincolnwood, and Merrillville, Indiana.
Lincoln Park Zoo lion cub, Lomelok, reintroduced to littermate after surgery
The 1-year-old lion was born with a spinal issue that has affected his mobility. He had surgery last month to fix a slipped disc in his back.
Woman charged with child abuse at unlicensed daycare facility in Crystal Lake
Ann Migliorato, 61, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a child, one felony count of aggravated battery involving strangulation, and one misdemeanor count of operating a child care facility without a license.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $1.25 billion borrowing plan for affordable housing approved
Overall, the mayor's borrowing plan would cost the city $2.4 billion through 2061.
Chicago City Council approves $70 million more in migrant funding
The council also approved $48 million in grant money from the state and federal government, much of which will be used to pay outstanding debt the city owes for staffing and shelter costs.