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Patchy morning fog clears for a mostly sunny Thursday; a heat wave arrives Monday with highs near the upper 90s.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A $3 million city grant pushed a stalled Logan Square redevelopment forward, with plans for a Chicago Athletic Club gym, restaurant and a restored marquee.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced $42.5 million in city grants to fund 56 neighborhood projects, targeting vacant‑building rehabs, community centers and small businesses. The awards are meant to catalyze local hiring and private investment.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 52-year-old man died after his SUV was struck during a left turn early Tuesday on Irving Park Road in Lake View. Area 3 detectives are investigating.
A woman was wounded early Tuesday in Chicago's West Ridge during an apparent carjacking attempt. Police say detectives are investigating the incident.
Mayor Brandon Johnson hailed Chicago’s move to power municipal buildings with 100% clean energy, citing new Illinois solar capacity and long‑term contracts.
Hidden GPS trackers helped Cook County deputies recover $3,300 in stolen Lululemon gear and arrest 22-year-old Tavieon Holman after a traffic stop near 79th and Halsted.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Northwestern's Project DRIVE provided software Apple used to let Vision Pro wearers steer powered wheelchairs with their eyes. The feature rolls out initially with limited drive‑system support.
Scattered thunderstorms likely Wednesday afternoon with a risk of damaging gusts. Hotter and more humid by next week.
Police say a 21-year-old Glendale Heights man is charged after a .45-caliber round fired while being handled passed through a wall and struck a sleeping relative. He faces a Class 4 felony charge approved by DuPage prosecutors.
QuikTrip will break ground Friday on a $20M travel center at 1340 May Road, promising a 5,400‑sq‑ft store, QT Kitchen and multiple fuel pumps.
A Chicago man was arrested and charged after postal inspectors linked years of stolen mail to him. Authorities say the probe is ongoing and more charges may follow.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Soil testing is underway on Bronzeville’s Kenwood embankment as organizers push to build a two‑mile elevated trail that would link the South Side to the lakefront. The project has early foundation and city support.
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