The City of DeKalb announced a firefighter/paramedic died on Monday; officials have not released a name or cause and funeral arrangements are pending.

A thaw in the IPO market has Chicago founders and bankers rethinking long‑delayed exits and liquidity plans for employees and investors. Local deal activity could follow.

St. Charles approved multi‑year utility increases on April 6 to pay for lead‑line replacements and aging mains; a typical combined bill could rise to about $298 by 2029.

A $50M magic mansion debuts on the Magnificent Mile next Saturday — dining, secret rooms and close‑up illusions across more than 37 rooms. Tickets and reservations open the same day.

Bridgeview will unveil a 'Welcome to Little Palestine' sign on April 7 after state and county resolutions and a local campaign to brand the Harlem Avenue corridor.

A seven‑story, 76‑unit affordable building with an on‑site child‑care center is planned for Pilsen’s long‑vacant 18th & Peoria lot. The project is tied to a city funding push.

A man who was riding in a vehicle that struck a viaduct in North Lawndale on March 6 has died; Chicago police are asking residents for video and tips (JK172272).

A building permit was issued April 7 for JAB Real Estate's plan to convert the former Briar Street Theatre at 749 W. Briar Place into 66 apartments and retail.

A fire at Juniper Tower in Park Forest sent one resident to hospital; crews contained flames to a 10th-floor apartment. Officials have not yet released a cause.

A 40-year-old man was arrested at the 95th/Dan Ryan Red Line after deputies say they found a loaded handgun in his backpack.

Mostly cloudy and near 30°F this morning. Brief lakeshore wintry mix possible Tuesday night; a warm, gusty Wednesday and showers into Friday follow.

Heartland will close all four Chicago shelters for unaccompanied children after a federal contract lapse, leaving roughly 337 staff facing layoffs and children facing transfers.

An appeals court found racial bias in jury selection and sent the Augustus wrongful-death suit back for retrial.