Three abandoned homes burned near 155th and Turlington in Harvey early Tuesday; no injuries were reported and a local power outage was reported as officials push to tackle vacant properties.

A lender‑owned 12‑story Loop building at 209 W. Jackson is being marketed for apartment conversion, with landmark tax credits and as‑of‑right zoning making a turnaround plausible.

Warren and Henderson County deputies are searching south of Kirkwood for two large, aggressive dogs reported to have attacked animals. Authorities urge residents to stay clear and report sightings to Monmouth Dispatch.

A developer in Elk Grove Village is reported to be lining up about $850M in high‑yield bonds to build a CoreWeave‑leased data center, adding to the suburb’s booming AI‑infrastructure pipeline. The offering would deepen the Chicago area’s role as a Midwest data‑center hub.

A 22-year-old man was shot in the abdomen Sunday night in the 6900 block of S. Clyde Ave in South Shore and rushed to UChicago Medicine in serious condition.

Route 47, a Metra layover yard and a 9‑acre downtown parcel are lining up to reshape Woodstock’s commerce and commute. City leaders say the projects aim to add housing, jobs and better transit.

A 39-year-old man was shot in Marquette Park after an argument escalated late Sunday; Area One detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

Cloudy Monday with spotty morning sprinkles and a high near 68°F. Dry midweek, warming into the 80s late week with storm chances Friday.

A Dixon resident was arrested after police say he threatened a Lee County economic‑development official over a 387‑acre parcel pitched for data‑center development. The case raises free‑speech and public‑safety questions as locals and developers clash.

Lincoln Park High will phase out Arabic for incoming students, touching off a petition and criticism from students, alumni and advocacy groups. The move comes as CPS faces deep budget pressures.

A 28-year-old man was shot while walking in West Town and is in critical condition at Stroger Hospital. Detectives are investigating.

Railroad repairs will close U.S. 20 in Porter County this week, sending traffic onto detours across the Duneland area.

Cool, partly sunny Sunday with a high near 68°F. Isolated sprinkles possible overnight; a late-week warmup heads toward the upper 80s.