A seven‑story, 76‑unit affordable building with an on‑site child‑care center is planned for Pilsen’s long‑vacant 18th & Peoria lot. The project is tied to a city funding push.

A man who was riding in a vehicle that struck a viaduct in North Lawndale on March 6 has died; Chicago police are asking residents for video and tips (JK172272).

A building permit was issued April 7 for JAB Real Estate's plan to convert the former Briar Street Theatre at 749 W. Briar Place into 66 apartments and retail.

A fire at Juniper Tower in Park Forest sent one resident to hospital; crews contained flames to a 10th-floor apartment. Officials have not yet released a cause.

A 40-year-old man was arrested at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line after deputies say they found a loaded handgun in his backpack.

Mostly cloudy and near 30°F this morning. Brief lakeshore wintry mix possible Tuesday night; a warm, gusty Wednesday and showers into Friday follow.

Heartland will close all four Chicago shelters for unaccompanied children after a federal contract lapse, leaving roughly 337 staff facing layoffs and children facing transfers.

An appeals court found racial bias in jury selection and sent the Augustus wrongful-death suit back for retrial.

Weeks after the Chicago Department of Public Health suspended Penny's Noodle Shop's license for a rat infestation, the 35-year Lakeview institution failed a re-inspection — the rodent droppings were still there, and had now spread into the ventilation ducts.

After two turbulent seasons in Chicago, Angel Reese was traded to the Atlanta Dream on April 6, 2026, with the Sky collecting 2027 and 2028 first‑round picks. The move reshapes both clubs' offseason plans.

A Michigan City man was sentenced to 70 months after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl and a handgun fitted with a machine‑gun conversion device. Prosecutors say the case ties the drug trade to illegal gun modifications.

A multi-vehicle crash at Roosevelt Road and Cicero Avenue early Monday injured two police officers and closed the intersection as investigators worked the scene.

AbbVie said it will take a $744M pre‑tax charge for acquired IPR&D and milestone costs, trimming its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $13.96–$14.16. The hit reflects deal‑driven pipeline spending even as the company presses local investments.