A Stickney man faces first-degree murder charges after a Thanksgiving-night shooting on the Southwest Side left a 27-year-old dead. Police say a weapon was recovered and an arrest was made.

An early-morning shooting on I‑57 injured multiple people and closed inbound lanes near Halsted while Illinois State Police investigate. Victims were taken to Comer Children’s Hospital.

Respond Now reopened a renovated Chicago Heights pantry on Feb. 9 as federal SNAP work requirements took effect Feb. 1, raising worries about rising need in the south suburbs.

Skokie trustees approved a 68‑townhome plan for the former Arie Crown site, but neighbors say the project trades on‑site affordable units for a cash payment.

Cloudy and blustery today; light snow tonight mainly near the lake and in northwest Indiana.

Razny Jewelers bought the Oak Street building it has leased and will combine it with the lot next door to build a much larger Gold Coast flagship with new showrooms.

Two Ozinga brothers sued to block a $50M purchase, alleging CEO Marty Ozinga IV diverted $30M into a family office and asking a court to freeze the funds before Feb. 28.

A McHenry judge signed a failure-to-appear warrant for Alan J. Hanke after the Crystal Lake man reported to federal custody to begin a nearly five-year sentence.

A Chicago miner recovered $115,000 seized at Union Station in 2019 after a seven‑year fight, shining a light on federal cash‑seizure tactics and oversight concerns.

Libertyville's Pizzeria DeVille has signed a lease for the former Giordano's at 1527 Chicago Ave in Evanston and is aiming for a mid‑March opening.

Gameway has opened a gaming lounge in Concourse A at Chicago Midway, offering consoles, PCs, drinks and short play sessions for travelers. Reservations and session pricing are available online.

Aurora is racing to finalize new zoning and performance standards for data centers as a six‑month moratorium approaches its mid‑March end.

DeKalb County has hired Ruth Kedzior as county administrator; she starts March 9, 2026 with a $185,000 starting salary. The board thanked interim administrator Derek Hiland as the county prepares a handoff.