Gov. J.B. Pritzker told NBC Chicago he uses AI daily, opposes a federal ownership stake and has paused new Illinois data‑center tax incentives pending guardrails.

A pedestrian was struck and killed just west of Galewood station on July 20, halting North Central Service trains. Metra reported the person died at the scene and trains later resumed with delays.

A West Side driver says surveillance video appears to contradict CPD's account of a July 9 crash; she plans to contest three citations.

Prime Finance paid $59M for the 190‑unit MDA Apartments at 63 East Lake, ending a foreclosure and receivership that had shadowed the building for two years.

COPA has opened an investigation after an officer-involved shooting in North Lawndale. Officials say details remain limited and have asked the public to call the tip line.

Scattered storms and gusty winds this afternoon; Lake Michigan beaches are under a Beach Hazards Statement through Wednesday.

Community groups say five ICE detainments were reported in Lake County this month, and organizers warn fear of enforcement is keeping witnesses quiet. Rapid‑response teams are mobilizing.

A new burger-and-wings spot replaced Taquizas Valdez on Irving Park Road, promising smash burgers, wings and loaded fries. Owners Jose Garcia and Rosa Ruth Flores opened it in late June.

Records show CPS sustained misconduct findings against 723 employees in a year, with dozens of cases involving sexual‑abuse or fraud allegations.

A months‑long undercover probe led to the arrest of a Downers Grove man after authorities say they seized roughly 227 grams of fentanyl, hundreds of counterfeit pills and drug‑processing gear.

A local collective will build two four-story mixed-use buildings at 63rd and Ashland, adding 36 apartments and ground-floor retail to long-vacant lots.

A Northwestern journalism professor filed a federal suit alleging federal pressure and discrimination led to a denied tenure; he seeks reinstatement or damages as his contract ends Aug. 31, 2026.

A 27-year-old woman was shot while driving in Englewood Sunday night; Wentworth Area detectives are investigating. She self-transported to St. Bernard Hospital and is in good condition.