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Attorneys for the city — who want the Bottled Blonde's liquor license revoked — argued "all we have here" is bad behavior and that the business fudged the numbers to show most of their profits didn't come from alcohol sales.
A man was found dead inside a car Tuesday morning in the River North neighborhood, according to Chicago Police.
Northwestern microbiology professor Wyndham Lathem and Oxford employee Andrew Warren wanted for murder of Trenton Cornell-Duranleau.
Warren and Lathem are considered armed and dangerous. Police are urged to "use extreme caution" if they are located.
A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death on Thursday night in River North, according to Chicago Police.
The driver who ran from a fiery crash that killed his passenger was later found dead in his apartment after apparently committing suicide.
Elijah Murphy, 21, is charged with aggravated battery. A second suspect faces a misdemeanor charge.
A woman was killed in a high-speed collision in the River North neighborhood, and the crash forced the closure of the Ontario feeder ramp.
Two people, including an off-duty officer, were taken to the hospital after they were involved in a fight in the River North neighborhood.
About 2 a.m., the man and woman were walking out of the club near LaSalle and Hubbard when they got into an altercation with three strangers
A River North pizzeria and beer garden released a lengthy dress code leaving people with mixed opinions.
Matthew De Leon, of the Portage Park neighborhood, was charged with three counts of aggravated battery.
Dawn Valenti, a crisis responder known to Chicago media, spoke on behalf of the aggressor seen in a now-infamous surveillance video.
Detectives were questioning a person of interest in connection with an attack on a security guard outside a River North condo building.
A violent attack in River North was caught on camera, as a man punched a security guard in the face outside a condo building.
Brandon Phillips, named "Bartender of the Year" by Chicago Tribune in 2016 announced the opening of a new Italian-inspired cocktail bar, named Otto Mezzo - set to open Wednesday, April 26 at 8:30 p.m.
Chicago police were looking into a string of carjackings in recent weeks, although it's unclear if there's any connection between the attacks.
A 67-year-old woman was carjacked late Thursday night in the River North neighborhood, and one of the suspects later crashed another stolen car.
Marcus Moore, 32, was arrested about 9:40 a.m. Monday on a felony warrant out of Cook County charging assault with a deadly weapon in the death of 32-year-old Marques Gaines, according to Minneapolis police.
The man was identified as 60-year-old Louis S. Cohen of Highland Park. He was a prominent real estate attorney in Chicago.
Police said an unidentified body was found at the scene of the fire.
A man was shot and seriously wounded Sunday morning in the River North neighborhood.
Police are searching for the person who has committed three armed robberies in the Gold Coast and River North neighborhoods.
A North Side man is talking about his experience being the victim of a 12-year-old who has been arrested and charged in a string of hold-ups in the past week.
Bond was set at $500,000 Friday for a Bridgeport man charged with choking a woman who was jogging last weekend in River North.
A woman stood charged Wednesday in a car-into-pedestrian crash that killed a man in November in Zion, Illinois north of Chicago.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Greg Bovino sparred on social media this week, after the mayor endorsed "ABOLISH ICE" as a possible name for a Chicago snowplow.
A court hearing was set for Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs.
The Borman Expressway (I-80/94) in Northwest Indiana was jammed early Wednesday morning on account of two crashes involving semi-trailer trucks, one of which left at least one person dead.
The countdown was on Wednesday morning to Chicago's first-ever nationally televised New Year's Eve celebration.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Greg Bovino sparred on social media this week, after the mayor endorsed "ABOLISH ICE" as a possible name for a Chicago snowplow.
A court hearing was set for Wednesday to try to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in funding for Illinois after-school programs.
Education advocates in Chicago filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Education this week, arguing that students returning from Christmas vacation will be left without crucial resources such as after-school programs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauded "strong security guarantees" from the U.S. after Sunday's meeting with President Trump in Florida.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
With less than two weeks until Christmas, if you're sending gifts to people far from home, the deadlines to get them there on time are fast approaching.
A condo owner in Country Club Hills says he's forced to sell his home after his condo association failed to reimburse him for repairs to his leaking roof. Edward Hadnott's condo has sat empty since a major roof leak in 2022.
The U.S. stopped minting pennies this week, and some groups have issued a warning about the headaches that can create for some businesses and consumers.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.
A study conducted in part by Chicago's Northwestern Medicine found that tanning beds not only triple the risk of melanoma, but can also damage DNA across nearly the whole skin surface.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The newest measles vaccination numbers released by Chicago Public Schools shows immunizations are finally moving in the right direction.
American Airlines announced Monday that it is adding 100 more departures from Chicago early next year as it continues its expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago Bears are expanding their search for a new stadium to Northwest Indiana, even though they already own land in Arlington Heights and have also proposed a new lakefront stadium in Chicago.
A Culver's is coming to Chicago's South Loop, a real estate broker has confirmed.
A new vision for passenger rail is on track in southeastern Wisconsin. The MARK Passenger Rail Commission held its inaugural meeting on December 5, 2025, at Racine City Hall.
U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
A court hearing on Wednesday seeks to stop the sudden loss of $60 million in federal funding for Illinois after-school programs. Lauren Victory reports.
A total of 28% of Americans now have auto loans worth more than the value of their cars. Kelly O’Grady reports.
There was another U.S. strike involving Venezuela, but this one was not at sea. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 8 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Road closures began early Wednesday morning as thousands of people prepared to make their way downtown to watch the fireworks show on the Chicago River. Asal Rezaei reports.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Cmdr. Greg Bovino sparred on social media this week, after the mayor endorsed "ABOLISH ICE" as a possible name for a Chicago snowplow.
The Borman Expressway (I-80/94) in Northwest Indiana was jammed early Wednesday morning.
The countdown was on Wednesday morning to Chicago's first-ever nationally televised New Year's Eve celebration.
Organizers expect that of the 10,000 pounds of lights they have collected, they estimate they have saved about 3000 pounds of copper alone from inside the wires.
An immigrant seeking asylum in the U.S. said he won a jackpot at the Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago earlier this month, but he can't get paid because of his immigration status.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Lawmakers in Springfield are looking to address the high water bills being reported in some suburbs from customers of Illinois American Water.
Electric bills in the Chicago area could go up as much as $70 in the next three years because of data centers, according to the Citizens Utility Board.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Former Oregon and Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly has been hired as Northwestern's offensive coordinator.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 23 points, but the depleted Bulls couldn't keep pace and lost a second straight following a five-game winning streak that had lifted them back to .500.
Playing the Music City Bowl isn't exactly what the Tennessee Volunteers once targeted in a season that featured four losses to teams inside the top 15 of the final College Football Playoff rankings.
A woman stood charged Wednesday in a car-into-pedestrian crash that killed a man in November in Zion, Illinois north of Chicago.
A man was ordered detained Tuesday on charges of claiming to have placed bombs in the cars at a Porsche auto warehouse in the west Chicago suburb of Westmont, authorities said.
A man was killed and a teen was wounded in a shooting in broad daylight Tuesday in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Chicago police on Tuesday asked for help from the public in finding two men and a getaway car they have connected to the shooting of three men outside St. Sabina Roman Catholic Parish in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
Stefon Diggs, a star wide receiver with the New England Patriots, is facing criminal charges after an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.
