The Latest Breaking News from Chicago

An analysis from the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless found that the majority of people doubled up in temporary housing are on the city’s South and West sides.

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Despite the uncertain times for Bellator MMA, the promotion has booked a big show for Chicago in November.

As the Packers prep for Week 2, here are the biggest and most important things we learned in Week 1.

Mayor Brandon’s three-year budget forecast is a far cry from the rosy picture painted by his predecessor, Lori Lightfoot, who had projected an $85 million 2024 budget shortfall.

Chicago Fire Lt. Kevin Ward died earlier this month from injuries suffered while battling a house fire.

About 10:50 p.m., responding officers found the men in the second floor of an apartment in the 3000 block of North Elston Avenue, Chicago police said.

Just before 1 a.m., a SWAT team responded to the 1800 block of North Lincoln Park West for a suspect who was holding a female “against her will” inside a home, Chicago police said.

After 12:30 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Virgo.

About 30 restaurants, from barbecue and vegan to Ethiopian and soul food, showcase the city’s diversity in restaurants, organizers of the two-week event say.

Chicago public health officials have said the CDC approval was all they needed to “begin the rollout” of the vaccine, which will be free for all city residents. “We already have the vaccine in Chicago,” Dr. Geraldine Luna, medical director for the Chicago Department of Public Health, said Monday.