Two people were killed when an ATV struck a concrete barrier in South Holland late Tuesday. Police say no other vehicles were involved as investigators probe the scene.

Minooka's village board approved an immediate ban on retail kratom sales, citing public‑health concerns. The move comes as other Illinois towns and counties restrict the product.

A sidewalk donation attempt near a Home Depot turned into a $4,000 charge on a woman’s Chase account; the bank later credited her after a review.

A Lakeview cocktail lounge from pharmacist Eric Reid will open in May with medicinal‑themed cocktails, seasonal small plates and a strong nonalcoholic program.

Breneman Capital bought a fully occupied 24-unit Logan Square property for $10.5M and plans modest interior upgrades.

CPD's 4th District warns of early-morning thefts where suspects smash Hondas and rip out airbags across the Far South Side.

A 29-year-old man was killed Wednesday near the University of Chicago; police say a separate shooting about an hour later left another man critically injured. Investigators say suspects remain at large.

POAH will invest about $40 million to rehab 94 senior units at Corcoran Place in Austin, using federal and state backing to preserve long-term affordability.

Windows were smashed and airbags ripped from parked Hondas on Chicago's Northwest Side; police are asking neighbors for surveillance tips.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined city officials to unveil a snowplow named 'Abolish ICE' after a record-turnout naming contest. The pick has amplified an ongoing local debate over federal immigration enforcement.

Tower-crane and foundation permits were issued for Riverside’s 12‑story West Loop project at 566 W. Van Buren, moving the 199‑unit development closer to construction.

Two people were stabbed early March 25 on a CTA Red Line train near 47th Street; both were taken to hospitals in fair condition as police investigate.

Ken Griffin’s Park Tower penthouse has been relisted after a buyer’s contract collapsed, returning one of the city’s most-watched luxury listings. Brokers say the sale will be a barometer for downtown demand.