Chicago's ShowPlace Icon movie theater closes suddenly after 15 years
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ShowPlace Icon movie theater in the South Loop permanently closed on Sunday. The closure comes after the parent company closed several of its theaters nationwide.

South Loop surge of car thefts: Chicago police urge drivers to be vigilant

A series of carjackings was reported in the South Loop all throughout the month of June and Chicago police are urging drivers to be on guard.

Chicago police tackle South Loop crime and preparing for major summer events

Another event that typically causes traffic congestion is the Mexican Independence car caravans. However, this year, police say things will be different.

Chicago police talk crime, preparing for major summer events
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Chicago Police, in collaboration with the South Loop Neighbors Association, convened a discussion on Wednesday night to tackle concerns regarding crime in the area.

Reported feces smeared on door handles of 8 Chicago police vehicles

An investigation is underway after several Chicago police squad cars were vandalized with reported feces in the South Loop early Thursday morning.

Chicago police investigate vandalism of squad cars with reported feces
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An investigation is underway after several Chicago police squad cars were vandalized with reported feces in the South Loop early Thursday morning.

Columbia College to showcase student designs at Manifest Arts Festival
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Columbia College's annual Manifest Arts Festival returns this Friday, Mat 10 with gallery exhibitions, live music, film screenings, a fashion show and much more.

Car smashes into South Loop restaurant
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Crews are cleaning up after a car crashed into a restaurant in the South Loop neighborhood early Saturday morning.

Libertyville man charged with stabbing 69-year-old on Chicago bus

A suburban man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing on a bus last January in the South Loop neighborhood.

Chicago student walkouts over Gaza war spark parental concerns
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Concerns are mounting among parents at Jones College Prep in the South Loop over planned student walkouts to protest the war in Gaza.

Downtown Chicago hit with violent armed robbery spree

A series of violent armed robberies that sent three people to the hospital happened in less than an hour across downtown Chicago on Thursday morning.

Applications open for Diverse Learners Recovery Fund grants
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Chicago families of students with disabilities can now apply for a one-time grant of $500. The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund was launched today. Eligible candidates can apply at the McKinley Community Services South Loop offices.