A $50.6M loan on 625 North Michigan was moved to special servicing after occupancy and cash flow plunged; owners BlueFive and Golub now face possible foreclosure.

A Kane County judge handed Abel Quinones‑Herstad a 38‑year sentence after he pleaded guilty to the July 2022 killing of his mother in an Aurora apartment. Prosecutors say the victim was stabbed 26 times.

A man crawled through an unlocked window at Downers Grove North early Wednesday, demanded money from a maintenance worker and fled. Police released a surveillance image and are asking for tips.

A large police response in Streamwood kept neighbors indoors Wednesday as officers surrounded a home near Yellowstone Drive while trying to take a suspect into custody.

Chicago expects a cold weekend with some snow but will miss major snowstorms. Temperatures may hover in the low double digits with a chance of snow showers, and windchills could reach -20°F. Mild air might arrive next week, easing conditions.

Culver's has leased the former Aurelio's space at 1212 S. Michigan in the South Loop — a 5,200‑sq‑ft unit with a patio and roof deck. The chain did not list an opening date.

Benesch added a full floor at 71 S. Wacker Drive — roughly 33,000 sq ft — taking its Loop footprint past 130,000 sq ft as the firm grows its Chicago practice.

Bureau County property tax assessments in Illinois aim to remain steady with a tentative multiplier of 1.0000, as per the state's Department of Revenue.

The Illinois Commerce Commission has implemented a winter weather rule to prevent utility shutoff for eligible residents with unpaid bills from December 1 to March 31.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find Shyrle Victor, a missing 79-year-old woman who may require medical attention, last seen on the 8900 block of South Bennett.

Ald. Brian Hopkins revived a contentious "snap curfew" that would let police impose short, area-limited curfews for unaccompanied teens. Civil‑liberties groups warn the language could invite lawsuits.

A 59-year-old man was found dead in a Chicago Ridge home; police say the Cook County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide and one person is in custody.

Chicago police fatally shot a person during a stolen vehicle investigation. The incident occurred after a struggle where an officer was dragged by the vehicle.