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A man in his early 70s was shot inside a home on the 8100 block of South Laflin in Auburn Gresham and later died at a hospital; Area 2 detectives are investigating.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy start with isolated lake showers and highs in the low 60s. Sunny, warmer Memorial Day on Monday with highs near 79°F.
Community & Society in ...
CBS News Chicago is the media sponsor of Strides for Peace’s Race Against Gun Violence, set for June 4 in Grant Park. The evening brings an 8K, 5K, a 2-mile walk and a Kids sprint to benefit local nonprofits.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 207‑unit Wicker Park apartment complex anchored by a Target has been listed for sale and is being marketed by CBRE. The offering pairs street‑level retail with newer apartments.
The Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals approved a hookah lounge at 7055 W. Higgins Ave., accepting the planning department's recommendation despite Ald. Napolitano’s objections.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Sueños returns to Grant Park May 23–24 with J Balvin, Kali Uchis and Fuerza Regida headlining a multi‑stage Latin music festival.
Blustery, cool Friday with dangerous Lake Michigan surf through Saturday. Slight chance of showers tonight; Memorial Day looks sunnier and warmer.
A pre-dawn crash-and-grab at a Bronzeville BP left a smashed storefront and a missing ATM; police say no one was hurt.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Metra will add weekday trains and make both weekend days identical on the Rock Island Line — weekends will run 40 trains each starting Monday.
Chicago police are searching for a man accused of punching two people on a CTA bus in Logan Square Thursday morning. Detectives want rider video and tips.
Two men were critically wounded early Friday near 79th and Maryland in Chatham. Police say the shooter fled and Area Two detectives are investigating.
A 21-year-old Chicago man was federally indicted for allegedly using his SUV to ram an ICE agent in Brighton Park; prosecutors released video and say the charge carries up to 20 years.
A Des Plaines man is in custody after a high-speed chase through Oak Brook that prosecutors say began with a pickup tied to a Wheeling burglary. Authorities say he ran red lights and hit speeds near 70 mph before surrendering.
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