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.

Elgin detectives say a detective-hosted podcast and a lobby kiosk have generated hundreds of tips and helped revive decades-old files.

Illinois has expanded resident‑directed cameras to assisted living and shared housing, changing consent, signage and disclosure rules and taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.

A four-block social district in Arlington Heights will let adults carry to-go drinks in the Arlington Alfresco area this summer; wristbands and approved cups are required. The pilot runs July 30–Sept. 26.

Chicago's ethics committee advanced an ordinance to bar city employees and elected officials from using nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.

An Austin investor bought SoNo East, a 324-unit Lincoln Park tower at 840 W. Blackhawk, in a roughly $125 million deal that underlines strong demand for Chicago apartments.

LaSalle County coroner identified a 15-year-old Mendota girl killed in a July 3 rollover; investigators say the car struck a utility pole and rolled into a farm field.

A man was shot and later died in a Garfield Park alley on the 3400 block of West Polk Street. Area 4 detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

John and Jess Feller are opening Home Bar in West Town’s former Rhine Hall space with martinis, $12 cocktails and a martini membership. The room will include a retail nook.

The Gold Coast’s long‑vacant “Phantom Building” at 1447 N. Dearborn is being converted into eight full‑floor luxury condos, with prices running roughly $2.5M–$4.9M. Sales are underway and buyers can pick finishes on large three‑ and four‑bedroom homes.

Neighbors on Fir Lane report repeated water outages while bills keep coming; the city and county have approved multiyear repairs and funding.

Chicago’s Shannon Rovers mark their centennial with a Soldier Field gala that blends family tradition, parade pageantry and a village‑style celebration.