Westfield Old Orchard announced a Hello Kitty Cafe is "coming soon" to the Skokie mall as part of its summer programming. The mall hasn't revealed an opening date or exact location.

Maplewood has opened a Glen Ellyn Public House that pairs its Logan Square beers and spirits with a chef-driven kitchen and cocktails in the west suburbs.

A 39-year-old Waukegan man was arrested after child sexual abuse material was traced to a device in his apartment, officials say.

Three North Side apartment complexes — Next, SoNo East and Eight Eleven — were listed for sale, drawing institutional interest and setting up potentially big 2026 deals.

A 40-year-old construction worker died after falling from a roof Wednesday on West Mahogany Court in Palatine. Police say the incident is under investigation.

District 203 is weighing limits on students taking Uber and Lyft during the school day after legal counsel warned of liability. The board will revisit the issue at a June 1 work session.

A DuPage County deputy was fired and charged after investigators say child sexual‑abuse material was found at his Lisle home; he faces three dissemination counts and returns to court on June 15.

Chicago police released suspect descriptions after an armed robbery at the Thorndale Red Line station and are seeking tips from riders.

CityPads sold Tapestry Station, a 120‑unit building at 740 Main St. in Evanston, to TLC Management for about $38 million in a 1031 exchange. The property opened in early 2024 and includes rooftop, parking and coworking amenities.

A 20-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged after police linked him to a March South Side stabbing and an alleged vehicle burglary.

Scion and Ares formed a joint venture to buy a 12‑property, 7,578‑bed student housing portfolio for about $910M, expanding Scion’s national footprint. Scion will operate the assets while Ares supplies institutional capital.

An 18-year-old was found shot and bound in a Greater Grand Crossing apartment after a caller in Venezuela told his mother he’d been kidnapped, police say.

A 44-year-old man was shot in both legs early May 20 on the 3900 block of W. Irving Park Road; police say he is in stable condition and detectives are investigating.