Kamilla Cardoso went a perfect 13-for-13 and scored 30 as the Chicago Sky routed the Portland Fire 124-94 in a night of franchise and league records. Courtney Vandersloot returned and the offense looked reborn.

A Rogers Park tenant says he woke to rats chewing his face while he slept; neighbors say the unionized building has battled rodents for months.

A 36-year-old woman was killed Friday in Humboldt Park after a fight at Chicago and Homan turned into gunfire. Police detained a 27-year-old and recovered a firearm.

A Portage police pursuit ended at Willowcreek Road and U.S. 6 Friday, injuring four people; the driver was ejected and airlifted. Police say they are investigating.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening a Logan Square location near the Blue Line, promising a big grand opening with discounts and free smoothies. The 1,800‑sq‑ft shop will hire about 15 people.

Volare is opening a pickup-only Gold Coast outpost that will focus on pizza and pasta to speed carryout orders. The founder signed a five-year lease for the 1,100‑sq‑ft site.

Kroger says the Mariano’s at 6655 Grand Ave. in Gurnee will close on July 17; affected employees are being offered transfer opportunities.

Kitten season has pushed Chicago Animal Care and Control and local rescues to capacity, prompting waived-fee adoptions and expanded spay/neuter and foster efforts.

An Antioch man was arrested after detectives say a forensic exam of his phone uncovered roughly 600 files of child sexual abuse material. He faces multiple felony counts, including production and possession charges.

Wednesday night storms toppled trees and knocked out power across Gary, Griffith and Merrillville, leaving thousands in the dark as crews work to clear damage and restore service.

Two people were shot Thursday in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood near Hiawatha Park. Police blocked off the area and officials had not released victim details.

Cook County deputies recovered two stolen trailers at an Elk Grove Township truck yard containing more than $1.3M in copper, data‑center gear and other goods.

A 24-year-old woman was arrested after an alleged shooting in Fuller Park left a 16-year-old hospitalized and later stabilized at Comer Children's Hospital.