A developer has asked Sycamore to allow a recreational dispensary at 1598 DeKalb Ave., but the site sits inside the city’s buffer zone and would require a code change.

A Sun‑Times check of 35 common items found steep sticker shock on coffee, beef and household staples in Chicago, even as national CPI looks milder. Local groups and shoppers are adjusting.

Clear, cool morning; sunny and mild Friday with highs near 51°F. Breezy afternoon and patchy fog overnight.

Chicago police recovered an unidentified woman’s body from the South Branch at 26th and Ashland; investigators say details are limited as marine crews work the scene.

City Council approved a ceremonial move that will place a new Route 66 “Begin” sign at Navy Pier, with a March 25, 2026 dedication tied to the Toast to Harry Caray. The shift is framed as a centennial tourism moment.

Two children were struck while crossing in a South Austin crosswalk; the driver fled and Chicago police have opened a hit‑and‑run investigation.

Farm Zero and investor Marc Calabria are planning to convert a vacant Loop landmark into a vertical-farming research hub with a market and rooftop gardens. The project would pair growing racks with health research and startups.

Amazon will launch Prime Air drones from Markham and Matteson to deliver small orders within an eight‑mile radius. Community demos and a March 2 meeting are planned.

Mostly dry Thursday; Friday warms to about 50°F and stays mild into next week.

Lizzano Focacceria is opening at 1607 Chicago Ave in downtown Evanston in early April, bringing focaccia sandwiches and spritzes to the block.

West Loop favorite Tempesta Market is opening a Rosemont deli this summer, joining an Eggsperience Café in a village-owned Higgins Road development near O’Hare. Renovations and tenant work are due to start soon.

A Chicago man pleaded guilty last week to voluntary manslaughter in the 2021 Hammond death of his 18-year-old ex; sentencing is set for April 7, 2026 with possible 16 years behind bars.

A 42‑story Loop tower at 73 E. Lake sold for about $126M to a group including Intercontinental and Magellan, reshuffling downtown multifamily ownership.