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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 14-year-old was arrested with a stolen motorcycle as drivers spun donuts at 47th and Cicero. Neighbors say obscured plates keep letting takeovers slip away.
The Wonder Lake man surrendered in 2025, six years after his co-defendant's arrest in a Waukegan hotel sting.
Politics & Govt in ...
Cook County prosecutors say abusers filmed survivors leaving protective-order hearings to scare them off testifying.
A 21-year-old Chicago man faces two first-degree murder counts in the deaths of young women killed in separate Far South Side shootings.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Garth Brooks is bringing his Blame It All On My Roots tour to Rosemont for two September shows, with the Drum Pod returning and tickets priced uniformly.
A road-blocking call in Mokena led police to an Oak Lawn man allegedly carrying several gasoline-filled bottles with rag wicks. Federal agencies are now involved.
An Algonquin father and Huntley teacher is facing a yearlong recovery after a tree fell on him during yard work. His family is preparing their home for accessibility.
A former CPS chief operating officer faces three federal wire fraud counts over more than $28,000 in pandemic-relief loans.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Portage is weighing helmet, lighting and signaling requirements for e-bikes as Indiana cities rewrite rules for faster electric rides.
Chicago’s budget director is out after just days of upheaval on the city’s finance team, leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson to defend City Hall’s stability.
A 32-year-old man was shot in the arm while walking through Fernwood early Tuesday. Police said he is expected to be OK.
Four residents escaped an Elgin townhouse fire Monday night, but the home suffered more than $200,000 in damage.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A five-story Lincoln Park apartment building with 24 homes is moving ahead after City Council approval, bringing five affordable units to the Clybourn corridor.
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