A 42‑story Loop tower at 73 E. Lake sold for about $126M to a group including Intercontinental and Magellan, reshuffling downtown multifamily ownership.

New CEO Steve Cahillane paused Kraft Heinz's planned split and will invest $600M in marketing, sales and R&D after weak quarterly results.

Neil Bluhm has pledged $50 million to Northwestern Medicine to expand cardiac research, recruit doctors and boost inpatient capacity as the system plans a new Streeterville tower.

Sunny but blustery Wednesday in Chicago — highs near 40°F with gusts up to 25 mph and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Michigan through midafternoon.

Three people were hospitalized after two weekend stabbings in Aurora; police arrested two men as investigations continue.

A Cook County judge certified a BIPA class against Apple over Siri voiceprints, potentially including millions of Illinois users and raising high-dollar privacy questions.

Johnny's Dirty Soda and Snacks opened on Belmont, bringing Utah‑style syrup-and-cream sodas to Lakeview with a wall of imported snacks and $4.50–$5.50 mixes. Early tasters note some combinations are very sweet.

Moody’s Analytics warns Illinois may lose jobs and residents in 2026, with tariffs, migration shifts and fiscal strain dragging growth.

A Lombard couple says two mailed checks were allegedly altered and cashed for $11,000; they blame the local post office and point to Postal Inspection Service guidance.

Gusty northwest winds this afternoon with highs near 43°F. Small boats warned to stay ashore.

State Sen. Graciela Guzme1n and Rep. Will Davis introduced legislation to make Illinois' evidence-based funding actually deliver for underfunded districts across the state.

A 25-year-old man was fatally shot Monday morning on the 4800-block of West Lake Street in West Garfield Park; police say two suspects fled in a black SUV and no arrests have been made.

Alden says it will pay more than other suitors to buy the employee‑owned Daily Herald; Paddock's Jan. 6 notice opens a 120‑day review window.