Gary gun shop, targeted in 2021 lawsuit, to close after more than six decadesThe city of Chicago's lawsuit “was not a factor in Mr. (Earl) Westforth’s decision” to retire, the shop's attorney said in a statement Friday. July 28, 2023
Appeals court upholds 57-month sentence for former state Rep. Luis Arroyo, saying ‘bribery is a premeditated crime’Arroyo, 69, is serving his sentence at a minimum-security facility in Pensacola, Florida. He’s due to be released in May 2026, prison records show. July 28, 2023
Column: The beauty of ‘Barbie’ isn’t that men are subjugated. It’s that no one is.The movie is witty and dazzling. It’s lightning-quick but contemplative, fresh and fun as heck. It’s also deeply humanistic. July 28, 2023
Donald Trump faces new charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Here’s what to knowNew charges — and a new defendant — added to the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump underscore how the Mar-a-Lago investigation is still very much ongoing, even as the focus has been on an expected indictment in a separate case related to the 2020 election. July 28, 2023
Daywatch: Where a quarter-million shots of Malört are sold each yearGood morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day. July 28, 2023
Riding the ‘Barbie wave’: Chicago moviegoers and businesses alike celebrate the movieFans are flocking to Chicago’s theaters to see the summer blockbuster — and businesses have also capitalized on the phenomenon. July 28, 2023
Midway Center expands West Lawn facility, boosting programs, including early childhood education Fetzer Family Center can now serve 20,000 people with programs in domestic violence prevention, mental health and workforce development. July 28, 2023
She saw a local news void in Harvey. So she started a publication to help ‘those with a voice but without a platform.’Amethyst Davis, 26, a firm believer that knowledge is to be shared, not owned, launched the Harvey World Herald for her community. July 28, 2023
After nearly two decades of performances, Midnight Circus won’t produce a full tour this seasonMidnight Circus, a company that promotes theater and circus arts, said Thursday it would not be able to produce a full-scale tour for the 2023 season. July 27, 2023
Edgewater residents raise alarm about temporary migrant shelter at Broadway Armory ParkMore than 100 people gathered Thursday night at the Broadway Armory to raise concerns about a plan to open a migrant shelter. July 27, 2023
Photos: Tensions rise over plan to use Broadway Armory Park facility to shelter migrantsResidents object to a plan to open a migrant shelter at the Broadway Armory Park facility in Edgewater. July 27, 2023
Naperville police mid-year crime data shows big spike in overdoses, sextortion cases over 2022The Naperville Police Department has released its mid-year crime data, which show there was an increase in drug overdose and sextortion cases in the first half of 2023 compared to the first half of last year. July 27, 2023
Backers of Chicago real estate transfer tax hike aim to take measure to voters; money would fight homelessness Proponents of so-called Bring Chicago Home are finding new momentum with Mayor Brandon Johnson in office. July 27, 2023
Randy Meisner, founding member of the Eagles and singer of ‘Take It to the Limit,’ dies at 77Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as “Take It Easy” and “The Best of My Love” and sang and co-wrote the hit “Take It to the Limit,” has died at 77. July 27, 2023
Victims of crash that killed Hinsdale boy file lawsuit against Fuller's Car WashInjured victims in fatal Hinsdale sandwhich shop crash that killed a 14-year-old file lawsuit against car wash; teenage employee and parent. July 27, 2023
COPA: Officer shot in hand in Englewood was wounded by fellow copA Chicago police officer shot in the hand earlier this week was accidentally struck by another officer’s gunfire, according to the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. July 27, 2023
Illinois gets one bidder in second try to award three $20 million online-only sports betting licensesDGC, a subsidiary of Las Vegas-based Digital Gaming Corp., applied for the license during the first round of applications last year, but dropped out. It has since been acquired by a British online gaming holding company looking to expand its reach into the U.S. July 27, 2023
Chicago Bears president and Mayor Johnson continue talking as NFL team keeps stadium options open The Bears have purchased land in Arlington Heights for a stadium but are being wooed by many other suburbs. July 27, 2023
Groups seeking to prevent abortions subject to penalty if they employ deception under measure signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker"Crisis pregnancy centers” can be penalized by the Illinois attorney general if they use deceptive practices or misinformation to interfere with patients seeking abortion care under a new Illinois law. July 27, 2023
Activists denounce violence against essential workers after UPS driver shot in Humboldt ParkMore than a dozen activists braved the summer hit to show support for essential workers after a UPS carrier was shot in Humboldt Park this week. July 27, 2023