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Weber has recalled more than 3.2 million wire-bristle grill brushes after reports that bristles detached and were ingested, sometimes requiring medical treatment.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Manulife has put the 40‑story 55 West Monroe on the market; JLL is pitching the 815,074‑sf Loop tower for lease‑up or conversion to apartments or a hotel.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Several people were wounded Wednesday in a Woodlawn shooting near the 6600 block of S. Stony Island; detectives are investigating multiple crime scenes.
A man and woman were robbed while sitting in a car on E. Ontario near Rush Street early Wednesday; suspects fired into the ground but no one was hurt.
Politics & Govt in ...
Christopher Meister won bipartisan approval to lead Illinois’ auditor general's office and will take over on May 1, 2026. His IFA record and recent audits make the first months consequential.
A 23-year-old man was shot near the McDonald's on South Ashland in Back of the Yards and was taken to hospital in stable condition as police investigate.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cold Thursday gives way to a big warm-up Friday with gusty winds and an elevated brush-fire risk. Light snow chances return Saturday.
Advanced DNA testing identified a body found near South Side train tracks last May as Isaiah Terrill Hall. Police say the death is being investigated as a homicide.
A DeKalb father faces first-degree murder and related counts after his 5-month-old was flown to Loyola and died from skull fractures and brain hemorrhages.
Chicago City Council approved a 325‑unit plan to convert the Universal Overall building and add a 27‑story tower at 1060 W. Van Buren, clearing the way for construction.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A 34-year-old man died after his car left the road and struck a tree on Hamlin Boulevard near Washington Boulevard on Chicago’s West Side.
Sunny but blustery today with gusts up to 25 mph and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Michigan. Warm Friday before a weekend cool-down and light snow chances.
Food & Drinks in ...
Dots Cafe, a family-run coffee shop from brothers Michael and Rob Young, is taking shape at 2000 W. Addison in Roscoe Village with a spring opening targeted.
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