A morning police chase ended at York and Lake streets in Elmhurst; one suspect is in custody and another fled into woods near I‑290.

Rep. Chuy García’s office launched “Our Community, Our Legacy,” a classroom program asking Pilsen students to nominate a deceased local figure to replace César Chávez on the post office. Submissions are due May 15.

Police found a gun and roughly 2 kilograms of marijuana during a search of an Aurora home; a 24-year-old man faces armed-violence and weapons charges.

The Ishbia Family Foundation has applied to convert the vacant Office Depot at 2722 Green Bay Road into a two‑story youth training center focused on practices and clinics. The early-stage plan prioritizes organized programming over tournaments.

Barings has provided financing for 161 N. Clark, a rare large-scale loan for a Loop office tower. The move breaks a stretch of quietness among big lenders for downtown office deals.

Mayor Brandon Johnson named William Cheaks interim head of CDOT. The department veteran says he'll prioritize equitable street spending and clearer public communication.

An interior-demolition permit clears the way to convert 500 N. Michigan into roughly 320 apartments, including 64 affordable units, while keeping retail at street level. The move is a notable step in downtown’s wave of office-to-residential conversions.

CPS students can now use their school ID to borrow books, get tutoring and access Chicago Public Library's digital resources without extra paperwork.

The City of DeKalb announced a firefighter/paramedic died on Monday; officials have not released a name or cause and funeral arrangements are pending.

A thaw in the IPO market has Chicago founders and bankers rethinking long‑delayed exits and liquidity plans for employees and investors. Local deal activity could follow.

St. Charles approved multi‑year utility increases on April 6 to pay for lead‑line replacements and aging mains; a typical combined bill could rise to about $298 by 2029.

A $50M magic mansion debuts on the Magnificent Mile next Saturday — dining, secret rooms and close‑up illusions across more than 37 rooms. Tickets and reservations open the same day.

Bridgeview will unveil a 'Welcome to Little Palestine' sign on April 7 after state and county resolutions and a local campaign to brand the Harlem Avenue corridor.