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A 16-year-old is stable after collapsing at the Huntley High track; an off‑duty paramedic and school staff used an AED before he was taken to Northwestern Huntley Hospital.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Three men were shot Monday in an abandoned lot on the Far South Side; one remains in critical condition.
Parks & Nature in ...
Chicago opened its Native and Pollinator Garden Registry and is accepting applications; a committee also advanced a change to allow registered parkway plants up to 36 inches tall.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A passenger aboard Volaris Flight 7771 died after an emergency diversion to Monterrey International Airport; the airline arranged a replacement plane for other travelers.
A Joliet pharmacy warns a wholesaler fuel surcharge and spiking pump prices could push copays up and force fewer free deliveries for Illinois patients.
A Chicago police cruiser was struck during an illegal street takeover; video of the clash circulated online as city leaders and neighbors debate how to respond.
Food & Drinks in ...
Oliver and Nicolas Poilevey are opening Chez Poulet, a rotisserie chicken counter at 2234 N. Western Ave in Bucktown. The mid‑June spot will sell whole birds, seasonal sides and include a small wine shop.
A Cook County judge found Romaine Heath not guilty by reason of insanity in the Roseland case that began with a 2022 hostage and police-involved shooting.
A new lakefront spot on Chicago’s South Shore will open May 25 with DJs, fitness classes and line-dancing nights. The beach house will run a seasonal evening schedule.
A 20.5‑acre‑foot detention basin near Lewis Avenue aims to reduce flooding for hundreds of homes and double as a passive park and outdoor classroom.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A full building permit clears the way for a five‑story, 40‑unit condo at 6150 N. Sheridan in Edgewater, replacing a former hospital parking lot with new condos and parking.
A church façade crumbled during a Mother's Day service in Morgan Park; video shows first responders helping worshippers out as debris blocked the entrance.
Cardinal Cupich removed Rev. Jose Molina from his Little Italy post after allegations of improper communications with minors and women. The archdiocese says it notified civil authorities.
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