Foundation work is underway at 750 West Chicago for a five-story, 48-unit rental from Base 3; the project includes rooftop space, retail and bike storage.

Governor JB Pritzker announced nearly $10 million in capital grants to 47 Illinois small businesses, prioritizing very small and historically underrepresented-owned firms.

Northwestern is reportedly close to a White House deal that could restore about $790M in frozen research grants; terms may include a sizable payment and remain unfinalized. The outcome would reshape campus research and staffing.

Three armed robberies were reported on Chicago’s North Side; police say the suspects may be teens and detectives are asking for tips.

A northwest Indiana SWAT team served a warrant on Euclid Avenue after a man was found shot on Drummond Street; Lake County homicide investigators responded.

ICE detainees in Chicago may be released after a judge ruled against "warrantless" arrests. Over 600 individuals are affected, with only 16 deemed high risk. The broader impact on communities and enforcement effectiveness is debated.

A 14-year-old boy was killed and 8 wounded in a Chicago shooting. Police have released images of a person of interest. Two shootings took place near Millennium Park.

Former Dolton police chief Lewis Lacey pleaded guilty to a federal bankruptcy‑fraud charge and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, postponing sentencing while he helps the probe. The plea relates to alleged efforts to hide assets and stall a 2017 settlement.

Tenants at Indian Trails say years of neglect left apartments cold, leaky and infested while the landlord collected federal rent. A sale and a $31M city loan put the building’s future in flux.

A Chicago city inspector surrendered after state police say he emailed threats to state Sen. Andrew Chesney. He faces two felony counts and remains in custody.

The Chicago Teachers Union is cooperating with a federal inquiry regarding financial transparency after being accused of not providing complete audits to members.

Chicago radio host Joe Colborn, known as "JoBo" of the duo "Eddie & JoBo," passed away at 70; his career at B96 and influence on the city's airwaves are remembered.

Amazon plans a roughly $15B cluster of AI-ready data center campuses in northwest Indiana, promising about 1,100 jobs and a NIPSCO-backed power arrangement meant to protect ratepayers.