Clear and muggy this morning, then breezy with a 30% chance of afternoon storms and gusts up to 30 mph.

Lou Malnati’s will close its Gold Coast State Street pizzeria when the lease ends; delivery will continue from an off‑site kitchen while the chain searches for a new full‑service site.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely during the Monday morning commute with gusts to 30 mph. Expect more rounds through Tuesday and a cooldown Wednesday.

The Northern District of Illinois adopted a May 4 rule requiring redacted grand‑jury “no bill” forms be placed on dockets in cases with pending complaints or informations.

A 26-year-old woman was struck and critically injured in a hit-and-run in North Chicago. Police recovered a Volkswagen and Lake County's MCAT is investigating.

A 42-year-old man was critically wounded Sunday in West Englewood after being shot in the face and shoulder; area detectives are investigating.

An apparent explosion leveled a home in Wonder Lake Sunday night; at least one person was airlifted and investigators are on scene. Authorities have closed the area as they probe the cause.

An 18-year-old Mather High senior and his mother were detained by ICE at a court check-in, prompting rallies, legal petitions and a community fundraiser.

Vocalo launches Vocalo Hotline, a live call‑in music show hosted by Nudia Hernandez, debuting May 29 as the station rebuilds after 2024 cuts.

The Cubs have won 15 straight at Wrigley, and players say the ballpark feels charged — late wins, packed crowds and a home advantage have turned the Friendly Confines into a fortress.

Neighbors and nonprofits turned an Englewood plaza into a block party to help people navigate sudden SNAP cuts with meals, paperwork help and training.

A 19-year-old was grazed in the head during an attempted carjacking in North Lawndale; police say he drove to Stroger Hospital and detectives are investigating.

More than 360 people ran the inaugural 103rd Street 5K to map out grocery stores, gyms and community space ahead of the Red Line extension. The event mixed a vendor fair with a planning conversation about inclusive development.