A Chicago Sun‑Times review found more than 2,500 people jailed in Cook County over unpaid support, prompting questions about due process and calls for alternatives.

A new luxury steakhouse called Esquire will move into the old Esquire Theatre on Oak Street, promising Wagyu, sushi, an omakase counter and a private club.

A 15-year-old was arrested and charged after two April 14 downtown attacks — a CTA train beating near Roosevelt and an aggravated battery on State Street. Police say the arrests led to felony charges.

An Advocate Health subsidiary bought the former LA Fitness at 1836 Freedom Drive in Naperville for more than $23M after developers converted it into a cardiovascular outpatient center.

Sunny and mild today; NWS warns 3–5 ft waves and dangerous currents at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches Saturday into Sunday.

A May 4 offer-of-judgment will pay three Brickyard Mall plaintiffs a combined $190,000 over alleged CPD misconduct during 2020 unrest.

Park Ridge police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to lure a 15-year-old Maine South student into a dark Mazda near Talcott and Cortland Wednesday.

Metra will launch a new Electric Line schedule on June 15, adding midday trains and turning several South Side flag stops into regular stops. The change aims to give Hyde Park and nearby neighborhoods more consistent service.

Owners will pour about $25M into lobby and amenity upgrades to reposition the Loop landmark for modern tenants.

IDOT says Ohio and Ontario feeder ramps will reopen by the Friday morning commute, though final pavement patching will require weekend closures later this summer.

High waves and gusty NNE winds make Lake Michigan dangerous Thursday; expect 4–7 ft surf and hazardous currents through the evening. Stay out of the water.

AIDS Foundation Chicago wants a $6.5M state boost as federal budget and grant rescissions threaten HIV medication access for thousands in Illinois.

A 15-year-old boy was shot early Thursday in Bronzeville and is in critical condition at Comer Children's Hospital. Area Two detectives are investigating.