Joe and Rika Mansueto pledged $50 million to UChicago to launch a challenge recruiting 20 AI‑focused scholars across disciplines.

Security footage shows five masked people attempting a Camaro break-in in Mount Prospect. Police say two appeared armed and patrols have been increased.

Pita Inn will open its first Chicago restaurant in Six Corners as part of a redevelopment that also brings Burlington and Wells Fargo to the former Sears Auto Center.

Real Capital Solutions is under contract to buy MetroWest, the Jahn‑designed Naperville office at 55 Shuman Blvd., adding to a wave of discounted suburban office acquisitions.

An early-morning house fire on the 100-block of Southwood Circle killed one person and injured two others, including a firefighter, officials say.

Madigan's legal team urged the 7th Circuit to overturn his 2025 corruption convictions, arguing prosecutors stretched federal bribery laws. The panel will weigh the appeal.

A high-speed minivan chase that began in Glencoe ended in a crash near 54th and Wells in Chicago's Fuller Park; video shows at least one person taken into custody.

Chicago researchers and imaging studies link smoking to brain shrinkage and higher dementia odds, and evidence suggests quitting in midlife can cut that risk.

Two men were shot outside an auto body shop in West Ridge Wednesday afternoon; one is in critical condition. Area Three detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

Pitch & Pour is moving into 1239 W Lake in Fulton Market, promising all‑day dining and late‑night live music with a menu from breakfast sandwiches to wagyu burgers.

Officers shot and killed a man armed with a bladed weapon during a well‑being check on Jonette Avenue in Bradley; Illinois State Police are investigating.

A morning police chase ended at York and Lake streets in Elmhurst; one suspect is in custody and another fled into woods near I‑290.

Rep. Chuy García’s office launched “Our Community, Our Legacy,” a classroom program asking Pilsen students to nominate a deceased local figure to replace César Chávez on the post office. Submissions are due May 15.