A 70,000‑square‑foot Pete’s Fresh Market and mixed‑use plan for the former Stateway Gardens site will go before the Chicago Plan Commission on Aug. 20, 2026.

U.S. Bank is selling a foreclosed Tribune Tower condo once owned by Sameer Suhail, who faces federal charges tied to a multimillion‑dollar Loretto Hospital scheme.

Wrigley Field has been named MLB’s first Certified Autism Center, formalizing a KultureCity‑designed sensory room and staff training to better serve neurodivergent fans.

An Elgin family has sued Metra after a contractor was killed at Naperville’s downtown station, alleging inadequate warnings and worker protections and seeking damages.

A cocktail-first gastropub from Jeremy Adler is set to open at 1010 Church St., aiming to capture pre- and post-show crowds around Northlight Theatre. The menu will test new cocktails monthly and offer late-night hours.

Cool, breezy day with highs near 71°F and hazardous Lake Michigan surf. Stay out of the water and heed beach flags and advisories.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker told NBC Chicago he uses AI daily, opposes a federal ownership stake and has paused new Illinois data‑center tax incentives pending guardrails.

A pedestrian was struck and killed just west of Galewood station on July 20, halting North Central Service trains. Metra reported the person died at the scene and trains later resumed with delays.

A West Side driver says surveillance video appears to contradict CPD's account of a July 9 crash; she plans to contest three citations.

Prime Finance paid $59M for the 190‑unit MDA Apartments at 63 East Lake, ending a foreclosure and receivership that had shadowed the building for two years.

COPA has opened an investigation after an officer-involved shooting in North Lawndale. Officials say details remain limited and have asked the public to call the tip line.

Scattered storms and gusty winds this afternoon; Lake Michigan beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday.

Community groups say five ICE detainments were reported in Lake County this month, and organizers warn fear of enforcement is keeping witnesses quiet. Rapid‑response teams are mobilizing.