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A man was found shot to death behind a Lawndale home on Saturday morning, and Chicago police have no idea when the murder occurred because no one called 911 to report the gunshots that killed him — and the neighborhood’s ShotSpotters were disconnected by the mayor in September 2024.

At least eight Chicagoans were sheltering in place in Puerto Vallarta on Sunday amid violent attacks throughout the region in response to the capture and death of the Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho." Zoom in: Lakeview resident Jonathan Pizer tells Axios that he and his husband Brad Lippitz...

Important News: Just the News reports Giannoulias received $300,000 in trucking industry donations while allegedly issuing illegal licenses. “Important News” is a feature that showcases published reporting by other news sources and platforms with attribution and links that might be of interest to readers. Just the...

CHICAGO —A Chicago dance crew known for its Bud Billiken Parade performances is mourning the loss of two of its members after a fatal crash Thursday morning left two people dead and three others injured. Illinois State Police responded to a report of a rollover car crash 1:15 a.m....

In the heart of a brutal Chicago winter, residents have taken the infamous “dibs” tradition to a stiff new level. Freezing pairs of jeans to stand upright in shoveled parking spots—now dubbed “Chicago dibs frozen pants”—is the latest evolution aimed at thwarting parking thieves. This quirky tactic builds on a...

A late-night gathering on Chicago’s East Side turned deadly early Saturday when a drive-by shooting left a 29-year-old woman dead and another woman wounded, according to police. The two women were standing in a parking lot when a blue car rolled past and someone inside opened fire, investigators said.

Remember when buffets meant endless trays of comfort food, generous portions, and zero concern for fancy presentations? In Illinois, a handful of longtime spots still hold tight to that winning formula, keeping the spirit of the 1980s alive one steam table at a time. Plates get loaded with fried chicken,...

In Chicago’s concrete world, the usually buttoned‑up Ozinga clan is suddenly in open conflict. Two brothers have hauled their siblings and the company’s CEO into court, alleging leadership cut corners to rush a roughly $50 million acquisition and threatening to upend control of the near‑100‑year‑old family business.

A 31-year-old Stickney man, Richard Negron, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting in Chicago. Police say a 27-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds Feb. 28 in the 5100 block of South Luna Avenue and later died at Stroger Hospital; a witness said the suspect...

Liam Stanton, a 38-year-old tech entrepreneur and small business owner from Rogers Park, has officially launched his bid for Mayor of Chicago, focusing on safety, affordability, and growth.