A new poll reported by Crain's shows housing affordability has overtaken crime as Chicago voters' top worry amid rising prices and tight supply. Officials and developers say adding small‑scale housing will be a key test.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 40°F. Low chance of spotty freezing rain late Monday night outside the lakefront; heavier rain and storms likely midweek into Friday.

Lake County officials warn of scammers posing as animal control who claim to have missing pets and demand money. Officials explain how to verify claims and report fraud.

Two marked Chicago police squad cars collided in Lawndale late Saturday; three officers were taken to hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two men were critically wounded in a Bridgeport alley shooting Saturday; police say an unknown person opened fire on the 300 block of West 29th Street.

Breezy, near-freezing lakefront Sunday; rain chances increase Tuesday with a possible warm, stormy finish to the week.

Merrillville police say a man and a woman were found dead Friday on the 7600 block of Van Buren Street in a suspected murder‑suicide. Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward.

PowerSchool and Chicago Public Schools proposed a $17.25M settlement over Naviance claims and new privacy rules for millions of current and former students.

A new co‑ed Chicago team mixes baseball with circus‑style stunts and equal‑pay promises. The Snowballs open May 3 at Kerry Wood Field and plan a Midwest tour.

The Chicago Loop Alliance landed an $800,000 grant to tackle State Street’s vacant storefronts, a potentially major boost for activations and landlord outreach. The money arrives as the Loop chases more leases after years of closures.

A 44-year-old man was critically wounded in a midday shooting Friday on Chicago’s South Side; police say the suspect fired multiple rounds inside a residence.

Chicago‑based Xeris sued two ANDA filers to block generic Recorlev, citing four Orange Book patents that extend into 2040 and orphan exclusivity into 2028.

Anne Frank The Exhibition opens May 1 at Chicago’s Griffin Museum with a recreated Secret Annex, 130+ original artifacts, and free school visits.