University of Maryland graduate student Anat Kimchi stabbed to death in Chicago

“Anat was already a notably accomplished scholar, but more importantly she was a remarkable woman who was beloved by friends and family,” wrote University of Maryland Professor Gary LaFree in an email sent to the campus community.

Police warn of violent bike robberies in the Loop

Police are warning people in the Loop about two violent bike robberies that happened Wednesday.

Palmer House set to reopen Thursday

The Palmer House is set to reopen Thursday for the first time in 15 months.

Lightfoot unveils plans for affordable Loop skyscraper

An affordable high rise is opening up in the Loop. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leaders announced plans on Tuesday for a 20-story building next to Pritzker Park.

Man critically hurt in Loop high-rise fire

A man was critically hurt after a fire broke out Sunday morning in a high-rise in the Loop.

City officials announce events, street activations to draw residents and visitors back downtown

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and city leadership announced on Thursday the Central City Recovery Roadmap, which is a guide meant to encourage Chicago residents and visitors to come back downtown this summer and fall.

Designs for state-of-the-art Loop CTA station unveiled by Lightfoot

Preliminary design concepts were unveiled Wednesday by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and members of the Chicago Department of Transportation and the CTA to upgrade the aging CTA station at State and Lake streets.

Urban Prep teachers strike over pay, benefits

Teachers at Urban Prep Charter Academy are officially on strike today over wages, benefits and special education services.

Thompson Center driver services facility reopens after pandemic closure

The Driver Services Facility located inside Chicago's James R. Thompson Center has reopened to the public following a closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Man carjacked at gunpoint in the Loop

The 34-year-old was driving in his gray Audi Q5 when a white-colored car bumped him from behind. He pulled over to exchange information and a male suspect got out of the white car and pointed a gun at him.