An 18-year-old at Rolling Meadows High was taken into custody after an alleged knife threat; police recovered two knives and said no one was hurt.

A May 18 construction permit greenlights Dinkel’s Lofts at 3329 N Lincoln, a seven‑story, 42‑unit project that preserves the bakery’s historic façade and neon sign.

A house fire in Old Town sent firefighters onto a North Cleveland roof Thursday; officials have not yet released cause or injury details.

At a crowded town hall last Wednesday, the mayor defended Elk Grove's push for more data centers while neighbors raised alarms about water, power and jobs.

More than $316M in federal grants will fund lead‑pipe removal and PFAS projects across Illinois. The money aims to speed inventories, replacements and small‑system help.

A bat in Park Ridge tested positive for rabies after laboratory confirmation. Officials urge anyone exposed to seek medical care and remind pet owners about vaccinations.

A Washington Heights mother says a broken exterior wheelchair lift has left her adult son stuck at home as state funding for a replacement risks expiring at the end of June.

The FAA recommended $10 million for a new control tower at Gary/Chicago International, a step officials say will boost safety and support the airport’s cargo push.

City Council cleared rezonings for two mid‑rise projects in Ukrainian Village and Bucktown, opening the way for 70 new apartments and renewed construction activity. The approvals came amid a broader restart of the city’s zoning pipeline.

A 34-year-old man was found shot Wednesday in the 400 block of North Central Avenue in Austin and was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in grave condition. Detectives say the shooting is under investigation.

A statewide survey found microplastics in Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other Illinois waterways, prompting renewed calls for stronger source controls.

A tower‑crane permit was issued for Halsted Pointe Phase 1 at 931 N. Halsted, and caisson work is already underway as the Onni development prepares to go vertical.

Del Sur Bakery is taking the storefront next door and will close for construction on June 14 to add ovens, limited seating and space for pop‑ups. The goal is to ease long lines.