A man was found shot inside a car in Woodlawn Thursday and was pronounced dead; police say the victim was discovered in the 1500 block of East 63rd Street and no one is in custody.

A new state report and law-enforcement figures show violent retail theft is rising in Illinois, driven by repeat offenders and high-profile smash-and-grabs. Prosecutors say they are responding with more felony filings and coordinated stings.

City Life Center in downtown Gary says a lost federal grant has put the nonprofit on the brink, threatening after‑school programs and 29 local jobs.

A Real Deal analysis shows Chicago tenants poured roughly $600M into office overhauls as brokers, owners and lenders reshuffle deals to keep anchor tenants. High‑end fit‑outs are reshaping who wins in the Loop.

TradeLane paid $30M for a 584,000‑sq‑ft Montgomery warehouse that’s nearly half empty and will get light renovations and electrical upgrades.

A Rockford father has been jailed and charged after his 7‑month‑old son was found with catastrophic injuries.

Several customers reported worms in drive‑thru drinks at the Paddock Lake McDonald’s; county inspectors pulled the soda machine pending repairs and reinspection.

Chicago's PMI dipped to 49.2 in April, slipping into contraction and falling short of forecasts. The drop reverses March gains and highlights local weakness.

A man was fatally burned in a house fire on Chicago's Northwest Side early Thursday; investigators with the Chicago Fire Department are probing the blaze.

Gunny's Pub is moving into a Lincoln Park storefront with a tavern up front and a restaurant lounge in back, promising approachable drinks and 'upscale casual' food. The owner says a summer opening is planned.

Chicago Pickle opened a Wicker Park counter at 1308 N. Milwaukee as owner Mohamad Atieh works to repair the Avondale location after a roof fire. The new spot adds a dessert bar and expanded menu items.

A 24‑year‑old Chicago man faces reckless homicide and weapons charges after a 2024 McKinley Park crash that killed an 18‑year‑old passenger.

Bank of America's CEO has flagged Chicago as a growth market as commercial lending rebounds — Crain’s reports commercial loans rose about 15%, a potential boon for developers and businesses.