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A Joliet man faces aggravated animal-cruelty charges after police say he beat his pet rooster outside Gonzalez Fresh Produce. The bird was taken into protective custody and received veterinary care.
A 24-year-old man was found shot to death Monday night in the hallway of an Englewood apartment building. Area One detectives are investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Full Circle Communities has proposed a roughly $64M overhaul of Hollywood House in Edgewater to preserve 197 senior apartments and repair long‑deferred systems. The nonprofit says work could start in spring 2027 if financing lines up.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A sold‑out Late Night Madness pop‑up turned Seafood City's North Mayfair supermarket into a packed dance floor, blending DJs, Filipino street food and multigenerational crowds.
Italy’s Bolton Group is buying offices near Fulton Market, including the loft at 600 West Fulton, a sign of renewed investor interest in the West Loop.
A 35-year-old man who intervened in a fight at 110 W. Hubbard St. was pushed down a flight of stairs and later died; police arrested a suspect and detectives are investigating.
Six masked suspects forced their way into a Winnetka house Sunday after one posed as a delivery driver; the resident escaped and police are searching for a possible unplated black Acura RDX.
Food & Drinks in ...
Country Club Hills’ Baby’s Cheesesteak & Lemonade has opened a downtown Joliet location, serving its signature crispy cheesesteaks and lemonade slushies with carryout and catering options.
Weather & Environment in ...
Warm Monday gives way to a severe-storm risk Tuesday with possible hail, damaging winds and heavy rain.
Windfree Solar Cafe opened on Dempster Street in Evanston, pairing espresso with on-site solar consultations and demos. The shop aims to make going solar easier by putting experts where people already go for coffee.
Two men were seriously injured in a shooting at the 79th Street Red Line station in Chatham; three people were detained and two firearms recovered.
Teen dancers were struck by thrown cups of unknown liquid outside Ballet Folklorico de Chicago in Belmont Cragin; police arrested two and the studio says it will press charges.
Mostly sunny and mild today with gusty southwest winds. A stronger storm could bring heavy rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday.
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