The Element, a 509‑unit Mount Prospect complex at 1550 W. Dempster, sold for about $75.3 million to a Bender‑Eastham joint venture; buyers plan targeted upgrades. Financing includes a Fannie Mae loan.

A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Thursday inside a Belmont Cragin home. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests have been reported.

A 35-year-old woman was attacked on CTA property in the Loop early Thursday; detectives say the suspect fled and no arrests have been made.

Kyle Rittenhouse returned to X to announce he married "Bella" and posted wedding photos — one shows the bride holding an AR‑15. He also teased a political comeback.

Sir Ian McKellen will perform One Knight Only at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Jan. 30, 2026, in a donated benefit that includes a free student matinee.

Syntax Bio's Science Advances paper introduces 'Cellgorithm', a CRISPR-based method that the company says can shrink stem-cell differentiation from months to days. The approach could speed regenerative therapies if it scales.

A Nixon Peabody-led study finds some Loop office buildings could be converted into housing without upfront city subsidies — but the math is tight and local rules matter.

Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre will require separate parking passes for 2026 shows; general lots will cost about $20–$25 and premium options will be pricier.

Sonic Speed Cafe arrives in Wicker Park on Dec. 20 with chili dogs, a chef-curated menu and Chicago-only merch. The pop-up will feature a local mural and limited run.

A 29-year-old man, Joel Quintero Cristian, was charged with first-degree murder in Chicago following the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman. His detention hearing is set for December 10, 2025.

Two off-duty deputies were shot at near Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago; neither was hurt, bullets hit their vehicle. The incident is under investigation. No arrests yet.

Early morning shooting on I-57 near Calumet Park prompted Illinois State Police to close northbound lanes; no injuries reported, investigation ongoing.

Workers at the Chicago Botanic Garden have intensified a union drive while county officials weigh in and management resists card‑check recognition.