City Council approved city funding that clears the way to convert the historic Fifth Third Bank at 3959 N. Lincoln into 64 supportive apartments for survivors of gender‑based violence.

Elgin police say a woman's body was recovered from the Fox River north of the Kimball Street Bridge on Sunday; the Kane County Coroner’s Office is investigating.

A shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway injured one person and briefly paused Red Line service at 95th Street Sunday morning.

A 17-year-old was critically wounded early Sunday after two gunmen on a motorbike opened fire in Brighton Park. Area detectives are investigating.

The City Council gave landmark status to Roger Brown’s 1888 Halsted home, protecting its exterior and the historic ghost sign from demolition.

NWS warns of 4–6 ft waves and gusty NNE winds this evening; stay out of Lake Michigan.

Three teenagers were wounded at a large West Side gathering in North Lawndale; one is in serious condition, police say.

A 15-year-old was shot Saturday evening in Bronzeville after an argument turned into a fight. Area 1 detectives are investigating; the teen is in fair condition at Comer Children's Hospital.

A South Side CTA rider fought off an attempted robbery Saturday night; police arrested three suspects and the victim was treated and expected to be OK.

A sheriff’s office notice says controlled explosives will be used in a training demonstration near Trenton; residents may hear loud booms but officials say there’s no threat.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed a government‑efficiency package that elevates the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission to a cabinet department and shifts the Human Rights Commission. Sponsors say services will continue while agencies prepare to implement changes through mid‑2027.

A 33-year-old man was found shot to death Friday evening near South Hamlin and West 30th in Little Village and later died at Mount Sinai Hospital.

A surge of petition challenges threatens to knock dozens of Chicago school‑board hopefuls off the November ballot.