A 17-year-old was critically injured in a drive-by in Brighton Park early Saturday. Area One detectives are investigating the shooting on the 2400-block of West 48th Street.

Shawn Childs of House of Hope was live-streaming when gunfire erupted on North Pulaski; a 38-year-old woman was struck and is expected to recover, police say.

Federal agents seized 11 firearms and 20 conversion devices from a Chicago Lawn home; two suspected gang members were charged and remain detained.

A longtime Paxton coach and former teacher was jailed on grooming and attempted sexual-assault charges; his case is now pending in Ford County court.

Drill rapper Lil Mikey was killed on Chicago's South Side while sitting in a car. Detectives are investigating the shooting at 63rd and Drexel.

A new Illinois bill would let renters plug small 'balcony' solar kits into household outlets and limits landlord and HOA bans while keeping technical safeguards. Lawmakers say the change would widen access to clean energy for apartment residents.

Illinois senators approved resolutions to swap Cesar Chávez Day for Farmworkers Day and to honor Dolores Huerta, moves tied to national reporting that has reshaped the debate.

Onni Group bought the 50‑story office tower at 161 N. Clark St. for $125M, a rare high‑priced Loop sale that underscores interest in assets near Google’s incoming campus.

A long‑vacant Austin landmark is being reborn as 78 mixed‑income apartments and a restored bank that will house a blues museum and public plaza.

Nineteen dogs in varying degrees of neglect were recovered in Greater Grand Crossing and a 32-year-old man was arrested; animals were taken to Chicago Animal Care and Control for evaluation.

Eastham Capital paid $24M for The Flats at Gladstone, a fully occupied 168‑unit Glendale Heights complex, and plans a three‑year renovation program including a new clubhouse.

A Vernon Hills man is being held after allegedly breaking a window, blocking a garage and attempting to ram a Green Oaks home, authorities say.

Area 3 detectives are investigating an aggravated battery of a senior aboard a CTA vehicle in the South Loop and have asked the public for tips and video.