A Pasadena man was arrested this week and charged in connection with the March 12, 2024 robbery and beating of a 64‑year‑old Near West Side woman, police say.

AI tenants are increasingly taking premium offices in Fulton Market and the West Loop, nudging Chicago into the coastal tech rebound. The moves are concentrated in a few trophy buildings.

Flames shot through the roof of a house in Brookfield’s 3200 block of Madison Avenue Wednesday night as firefighters worked the scene and officials said injuries were unconfirmed.

A 55-year-old man was found beaten in the 1200 block of S. Keeler Avenue in North Lawndale and later died at Mount Sinai. Witnesses said two people fled west; no arrests have been reported.

Keshawn Lewis‑Hunt, 20, a former Morgan Park and Eastern Illinois football player, was killed at a house party in Harvey; two others were wounded and police say the suspect is at large.

LG Development refinanced Arthur on Aberdeen with a $124.6M loan from Pacific Life, choosing to hold the tower while it pursues funding for a 667‑unit Fulton Market project.

A firefighter was hospitalized after a fire ripped through a historic home on the 5900 block of West Race Avenue. Crews raised a still-and-box alarm while they knocked down hot spots.

A federal grand jury has indicted Rep. Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons on charges alleging falsified records, kickbacks and obstruction. The 12‑page indictment details an alleged scheme that prosecutors say funneled public and campaign dollars to family members.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined survivors and city leaders as the long‑delayed Chicago Torture Justice Memorial broke ground in Washington Park. The ceremony was streamed by the city.

Tow crews worked Wednesday to lift a partially submerged boat off 31st Street Beach. The Coast Guard says the recovery may be tied to a weekend sinking that left four people rescued.

Groundswell Coffee is opening a Loop café at the Fine Arts Building on July 20, 2026, bringing a shop-exclusive roast and quick breakfast items to 410 S. Michigan Ave.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 31 years for the 2023 South Loop killing of an 18‑year‑old Perspectives student. Court records say he must serve the full term.

A CTA rail switcher was fatally shot during an apparent carjacking in Roseland. Police released an image of a person of interest and are seeking tips.