San Francisco fintech Ripple plans a major River North office at 300 N LaSalle, a sign of renewed tech interest in downtown Chicago.

A late-night argument inside a Chatham apartment on April 15 ended in gunfire; one man died and another was hospitalized. Detectives recovered three handguns and opened an investigation.

A Chicago Heights mother says her Marine daughter was found dead in March and her apartment was cleared days later. The family has sent a demand letter and awaits the medical examiner’s findings.

Three men are wanted after thieves hit four work vans across Bronzeville and the West Side. Police are asking neighbors for tips and video.

DeKalb is weighing a pilot 'Entertainment District' that would let adults carry one branded drink while walking downtown, with wristbands and new rules for businesses.

A man barricaded himself inside a vehicle in Dolton on Wednesday; SWAT and specialized units responded and neighbors were told to shelter in place. Authorities tied the incident to a domestic-related call involving a weapon.

The Chicago Park District added a searchable map, high‑demand flags and a wish list ahead of online summer camp sign‑ups next week.

Dozens of school buses in West Humboldt Park were damaged after catalytic converters were cut from vehicles at a West Side lot. Police are investigating while districts assess repairs.

A family-run Hawaiian kitchen from Highwood opened a Loop counter and landed on The New York Times’ list of Chicago’s best restaurants.

Durand Bernarr and G Flip are among the headliners for Chicago Pride Fest 2026. The two-day Northalsted street festival runs June 20–21 with stages, drag showcases and a teen space.

Scitopia Chicago is proposed for Washington Park: a free, teen-focused STEM destination with labs, fossils and live animals planned beside the Garfield Green Line. Organizers aim for a 2028 groundbreaking and 2029 opening.

Brixmor sued Tinley Park after a moratorium stalled leasing of a 38,000‑sq‑ft grocery anchor at Tinley Park Plaza. The developer says the pause violates a TIF agreement; the village calls the suit meritless.

Golub & Co. bought Affinius’ stake in Century Tower at 182 W. Lake, consolidating control of the 293‑unit Loop building in a deal valued at about $64M.