City inspectors found a paved, unauthorized parking lot at the former Damen Silos site and ordered it closed while the owner files a stormwater plan. Officials warn fines are possible.

Chicago police released images of a teen suspected of shoving a 69-year-old down stairs at the Chicago/State Red Line. Detectives are asking the public for tips and information.

Chicago rapper Twista (Carl Mitchell) pleaded guilty to five counts of willfully failing to pay income taxes; prosecutors say he owes more than $440,000 and faces sentencing in October.

Will County opened cooling centers Monday as a heat surge pushed heat indices above 100°F; the Joliet Salvation Army is among sites offering air‑conditioned relief. Call ahead to confirm hours.

A Chicago class action says the NCAA's new age‑based eligibility rule cuts off a cohort of athletes from a fifth season and NIL income.

A Chicago investment adviser was indicted on four wire‑fraud counts, accused of running a five‑year Ponzi scheme that allegedly diverted client funds.

Two vacant West Side lots are becoming a 32,000‑sq‑ft orchard that will grow fruit, host programs and soak up stormwater to help prevent basement flooding.

A 25-year-old passenger was killed early Thursday in a two-vehicle crash at Ogden Avenue and 50th Court in Cicero. Police say the other driver showed signs of intoxication and is being held.

A former City of Gary intern has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment by an ex‑police commander in a case that involves a minor, adding a civil claim to earlier federal allegations.

A man was shot Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Near West Side and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. Police say the shooters fled and detectives are investigating.

A 39-year-old man was shot in the face inside a Fuller Park home and taken to UChicago Medical Center in critical condition. Police say no one is in custody.

An NBC Chicago investigation finds a social‑media "machine‑gun marketplace" feeding Chicago. An undercover buy led to the arrest of an alleged seller accused of selling a conversion kit and handguns.

Washington Capital sued to foreclose on 601W's Tesla‑leased South Loop site, claiming roughly $42.6M owed as the developer wrestles with wider loan defaults.