Chicago summer 2026 closures: Hackney’s, Wishbone, Zeitlin’s and more
In less than a month, several well-known Chicago-area restaurants and retailers announced plans to close. State of play: The reasons vary — from rising costs and changing consumer habits to health violations and lease disputes — but the announcements mark the end of some neighborhood institutions. Here are...
Zeitlin’s Deli Closes Lincoln Park Shop, Ends Farmers Market, Pop-Up Business
LINCOLN PARK — Zeitlin’s Delicatessen, the Jewish deli known for its bagels, challah and babkas, has closed its Lincoln Park shop less than a year after opening its first brick-and-mortar location. The closure also marks the end of Zeitlin’s broader retail operation, including its pop-up and farmers market...
Severe storms leave widespread damage across Chicago area, LaSalle County
Crews are cleaning up after another round of severe storms, with lightning-split trees blocking streets in Chicago and downed power lines, damaged homes and scattered debris reported in LaSalle County, where a possible tornado is still being investigated.
Chicago elementary school shooting leaves 2 dead, police say
CHICAGO - Two people are dead after a shooting Monday afternoon at a Chicago elementary school, authorities said. Shooting at Chicago elementary school leaves 2 dead. The shooting happened around 3:40 p.m. at Mark Twain Elementary School in the 5100 block of South Lotus Avenue. Chicago police said officers found...
Lawsuit claims CPD police officer shot, killed man instead of de-escalating
Attorneys announced a lawsuit Monday on behalf of a man who was shot and killed by police in Humboldt Park in March, claiming an officer fired deadly shots just after arriving at a controlled scene instead of de-escalating.
Viral video shows off-duty CPD sergeant threatening teens, knocking phone to the ground
The Chicago Police Department is investigating one of its sergeants after a video posted online shows him threatening to knock out a teenager’s father before apparently striking or knocking a phone from the hand of a girl who was recording the off-duty confrontation. A CPD spokesperson confirmed Monday afternoon...
White Sox game delayed by severe weather Sunday
The Chicago White Sox are going for a series win over the Cleveland Guardians Sunday, but first they’ll have to outduel Mother Nature. A rain delay was put in place at Rate Field on the South Side after the end of the first inning, with the Guardians leading 2-1.
Monday forecast: More humidity, storms and heavy rain around Chicagoland to the start work...
Stop us if you've heard this before: More humidity, potentially severe storms and heavy rain are forecast for Chicagoland on Monday — and that's pretty much going to be the case for the first part of the work week.
Early morning high-speed chase leads to 2 men arrested
An early morning pursuit in Indiana led to two men being arrested on Sunday.
Robbers target businesses on Chicago’s Southwest Side
Chicago police issued a business alert this past weekend, warning store employees to be vigilant as detectives investigate a pair of robberies.
