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Roberto Calvario Jr.'s family filed a federal wrongful-death suit Wednesday, saying body‑cam footage and COPA records show he was shot within seconds of a police stop in West Ridge.
A Schaumburg fleet manager resigned after his arrest in a Woodford County predator sting. He faces indecent solicitation and grooming charges and is due back in court May 11.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pretty Cool Ice Cream is moving production to a 5,000-sf Irving Park facility to triple capacity and begin shipping bars nationwide this summer. The Logan Square shop will remain open.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Community Development Commission approved $5.9M in TIF to rehab Villa Guadalupe at 3207 E. 91st, preserving 53 affordable senior units and adding three supportive-housing units.
An older, unidentified man was pulled from the water at Fort Sheridan Beach in Highland Park. The coroner says drowning and investigators are asking the public for help.
Politics & Govt in ...
Bill Daley says former mayor Richard M. Daley suffered a third stroke earlier this month but has returned home and is undergoing rehab ahead of his 84th birthday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A U‑Haul truck became stuck under Long Grove’s Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, blocking the road and prompting an inspection. The driver was cited and no one was hurt.
A midafternoon ground stop at O'Hare paused inbound flights Tuesday as thunderstorms rolled through Chicago, stalling arrivals and snarling schedules.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly clear and mild Wednesday; lakefront cooler than inland. Warmup Thursday, then storms likely late Thursday night into Friday.
Area 3 detectives posted an alert about an aggravated battery aboard a downtown CTA vehicle and asked riders with footage or tips to contact investigators.
Mayor Brandon Johnson marked the start of CTA’s spring Refresh & Renew work as crews return to stations for painting, lighting upgrades and targeted repairs. The 2019 program will expand modestly under the 2026 budget.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A precautionary boil water advisory covers parts of Schererville after system pressure fell below the 20-psi threshold; testing is underway and officials say contamination is not suspected.
CPD transit officers recovered two firearms — including a ghost gun — from two people on a CTA train; one suspect is a recently paroled felon.
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