Quill renewed roughly 60,000 square feet at Tri State Lincolnshire, reinforcing the suburban campus as a stay-put option for corporate operations. The deal follows recent renovations to the property.

A GOP lawmaker unveiled a megaprojects-style plan aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois by changing PILOT rules and moving referendums to November.

A freight train derailment near East Chicago and Gary knocked out power and forced South Shore Line to suspend service late Wednesday, with possible commute impacts Thursday.

A Robbins homeowner is fighting eviction after a private tax buyer moved to take her deed; a judge granted a 30‑day stay as courts and lawmakers push reforms.

Patchy morning fog clears for a mostly sunny Thursday; a heat wave arrives Monday with highs near the upper 90s.

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.

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.

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.