A Chicago man was convicted of sex trafficking a 15-year-old at a Lansing motel; prosecutors say he posted explicit photos and faces federal sentencing in September.

A renovated 46-unit Kenwood apartment on Drexel Boulevard traded for $11.7 million; the buyer plans more upgrades while most residents use CHA vouchers.

A renovation permit was issued to convert a seven-story River North office at 56 E. Superior into 88 apartments, with retail, basement amenities and 88 bike spaces.

A Chicago man extradited from St. Louis now faces nine felony counts, including two murder charges, in the November Little Village jewelry‑store killing of a father and son.

After 67 years, Pride Cleaners at 558 E. 79th St. is set to close on Feb. 27, 2026, leaving its rare Googie roof and neon sign in limbo. Preservationists and neighbors are watching to see whether a buyer will step forward.

A smoky odor that blanketed parts of Chicago on Thursday came from wildfires burning across the Southern Plains, meteorologists and air‑quality monitors say. Officials urged sensitive groups to take precautions.

A 23‑year‑old Shelbyville man faces child‑solicitation charges in Porter County after a tip from NWI Predator Catchers said he drove to Portage to meet who he believed was a 13‑year‑old.

Chicago police say a man used escort apps to lure women to the 5600 block of W. Washington Blvd and sexually assaulted them; detectives are asking for tips.

A Manhattan couple says Will County prosecutors treated them as a 'high‑value target' in a forfeiture fight a judge dismissed in January. Their attorney seeks a special prosecutor to probe internal materials and records handling.

A head-on collision with a semi on Route 173 in Zion left two people dead and forced the highway to close while deputies investigated.

Four former Oswego High students say a teacher groomed and harassed them for years. They’re suing District 308 for failing to stop it.

The Lohengrin Foundation is awarding $15 million to build two West Side community centers — a multi‑sport complex in North Lawndale and a five‑story hub in Little Village. Organizers say the grants should help unlock additional funding and speed construction.

Bar None opens in the West Loop this weekend, pairing zero‑proof cocktails with hemp‑derived microdoses for a sober‑curious night out. The pop‑up runs Fri–Sun evenings.