George Armoyan’s Clarke Inc. used a takeover of Ravelin and distressed‑debt buys to clear big Loop loans and gain control of three Chicago office properties.

Cloudy and muggy Saturday with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms, mainly south of I‑80. Cooler by the lake; hotter and more humid early next week.

Police responded to an apparent shooting at a Carpentersville bar early Saturday; investigators combed the scene near Route 25 and Kings Road as officials work to clarify what happened.

Fulton Market's newest towers are keeping vacancy far below the rest of downtown, creating a two‑speed office market that favors amenity‑rich space.

Pulte Home Co. is under contract to buy about 32 acres on 75th Street for $14M to build 94 duplexes called Naperville Ridge, prompting neighbor and conservation concerns.

Police say 32-year-old Dennis Laird was arrested and charged in two violent robberies near Wrigley Field and River North. He faces multiple felony counts and is due in court Friday.

Drones helped sheriff's deputies spot three people looting a freight car in Gresham; two men were arrested and 12 portable AC units were recovered.

A large fire response in Lincoln Park early Friday saw firefighters battle a blaze at an apartment building; initial video shows heavy smoke and multiple units on scene.

A Turkish smokehouse has opened in Mount Prospect with halal, slow‑smoked meats and nightly flamethrower performances at Randhurst Village.

Minooka will cut ribbons on a 92,700‑sq‑ft field house Aug. 15 and a 56,200‑sq‑ft career and technical center Aug. 29, both open to the public.

A WBEZ–Chicago Sun‑Times probe found Illinois’ excessive‑idling law is rarely enforced while downtown residents report daily diesel plumes from idling buses and trucks. City departments issued most local tickets, but the state produced almost no citations.

Two people were killed and five others wounded early Friday on the 5100 block of South Wood Street in Back of the Yards. Police say two suspects opened fire and detectives are investigating.

Patients say they paid thousands for implant work and were left with temporary dentures and ongoing pain; state and criminal probes are now underway.