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Early storms may give way to a dry Monday afternoon before Chicago’s hottest stretch arrives Wednesday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
One survivor says a 2000 assault at the West Side facility led to her stillbirth weeks later. Hundreds of others allege abuse dating to the 1990s.
Eca Baruani, 36, was flagged during a routine customs check at O'Hare after arriving from Tanzania.
Morning storms could interrupt Sunday plans before Chicago heats up toward the low 90s by midweek.
Joel Martinez told deputies he was hauling pottery to Chicago — but a hidden truck compartment told a different story.
The rider was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital after a Saturday afternoon crash in Brighton Park. Police cited the SUV driver for failing to yield.
At least seven electric scooters vanished from Lincoln Square, Uptown, Roscoe Village and Lake View East. Police say the same suspect bypasses ignitions with a knife.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Hundreds of classic cars line Ogden Avenue again after a $14 million sewer overhaul forced a 2025 cancellation.
Gregory Carter was allegedly going 35+ mph over the limit when he crashed on South Vincennes Avenue, killing two young passengers.
Politics & Govt in ...
CPS now lets unaccompanied youth enroll themselves and drops parent-signature rules for transportation consent.
Elyse Hoffenberg says the footage was a friendly peck, not a scandal — but her GOP rival wants the tape and won't drop it.
Trustees voted unanimously to advance design work on a new headquarters in the old U.S. Bank building, even as the bank battles the takeover in court.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Local 556 closed on the 1926 NIPSCO building at 435 Fayette Street, eyeing a 2027 rooftop dining debut steps from a new South Shore rail stop.
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