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.

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.

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.

A 42-year-old rideshare driver was shot in the leg Monday night in North Lawndale; he drove to Mount Sinai Hospital and is in good condition while detectives investigate.

A 38-year-old man was killed Monday after a fight inside a South Lawndale business; police say no arrests have been reported. Detectives are investigating.