Multiple vehicles burned early Tuesday on the 1200 block of E. 95th Street on Chicago's Far South Side; crews extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Mayor Brandon Johnson broke ground on C.A.R.E. Manor, a 44‑unit family-sized affordable housing development in West Garfield Park backed in part by the city’s bond. The project converts vacant lots into walk-up homes for multigenerational households.

A 27-year-old bicyclist was shot in Grant Park around 12:15 a.m. and later died at Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Area Three detectives are investigating.

COPA is investigating an officer-involved shooting on the 1400 block of W Argyle in Uptown; officials released few details as investigators processed the scene.

An Illinois appeals court reversed a $60M verdict in a preterm‑formula NEC case and ordered a new trial, saying jurors were given the wrong duty‑to‑warn instruction.

A 44-year-old jogger was sexually assaulted near Rainbow Beach Park early Saturday; Chicago police are asking for tips and any photos or video from the area.

Distribution 2000 has taken the full 453,568‑sqft Windham Industrial Center VI in Romeoville, signaling ongoing appetite for big‑box logistics near Chicago. The deal pairs a food‑grade 3PL with a modern, fully docked facility in the I‑55 corridor.

Illinois lawmakers used DACA’s 14th anniversary to press for citizenship pathways and warned a recent BIA ruling has weakened procedural protections for Dreamers.

Cicero launched a $96M HUD-backed program to help homeowners install backflow valves and fund stormwater and sewer upgrades. Officials say the plan pairs quick fixes with long-term infrastructure work.

Two 23‑year‑olds who built a viral pop‑up are opening a frozen Greek yogurt shop in Lincoln Park after sell‑out drops.

An early‑morning collision at Finley Road and 22nd Street in Lombard left a motorcyclist dead; DuPage MERIT is assisting the investigation.

A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and armed robbery in connection to the Nov. 15, 2025 Wicker Park shooting that killed a teen.

An 18-year-old was found shot to death early Sunday in Englewood. Police say he was discovered inside a home on the 1700 block of West Garfield Boulevard; no one is in custody.