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Premium suites, private decks and sold‑out hospitality are turning the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah into Chicago’s corporate networking week.
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A St. Charles committee backed a three‑year extension of the district’s SRO program and a camera‑access agreement for four schools; costs and privacy limits are spelled out.
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A teenager was shot Sunday while riding a scooter in Back of the Yards; Chicago police are investigating and details remain limited.
Two pizza delivery drivers were targeted in Washington Park robberies; police say suspects threatened drivers and used counterfeit money. Investigators are asking for tips.
Chicago police arrested a man and charged him with first-degree murder in the Jan. 23 Humboldt Park shooting that killed Army veteran Andrew Garay.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Bartlett launched planning for a 63‑acre Lake Street gateway that pairs housing, hotels and entertainment with a new TIF and a major road realignment. Officials say the site could redefine the village’s northern edge.
A large CPD response surrounded a CTA bus at East 39th and King Drive Friday; authorities described the scene as developing. Traffic and local service were being rerouted.
A 13-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet inside his Jeffrey Manor home Friday; police say he is in good condition and the investigation is ongoing.
A 19-year-old Douglass Park resident was charged in April after prosecutors say he shot a man who was seated in a car on May 25, 2025. The suspect faces attempted murder and weapons counts and is due in court Friday.
A shopper found a hidden camera under the sink at the Village Discount Outlet bathroom in Logan Square; police recovered the device and coded the case as a sex offense. Investigators are reviewing the camera and any possible recordings.
Police are searching for a suspect after a Red Line rider was punched in Goose Island; the victim suffered a broken nose and concussion.
FBI and Naperville police responded to a robbery at the Fifth Third branch on East Ogden; no injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.
A 36-year-old former postal worker in Chicago faces felony forgery and theft charges after prosecutors say she stole and altered mailed checks.
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