A man was hospitalized after an early-morning shooting at Foster and Broadway near Edgewater and Uptown. Authorities released few details as detectives investigate.

A DeKalb man was arrested after an alleged armed robbery in Oswego that ended in a crash near I‑88. Police say a second person involved remains at large.

UChicago professors propose scaling a hands‑on "Tools of Thought" apprenticeship that pairs City Colleges students with Chicago firms to teach the nonroutine skills AI can’t replace.

A Cook County fugitive team says they arrested 63-year-old Felix Stuckey near a Lansing gym on April 17 on an outstanding warrant for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender; he was released after an initial court appearance.

A woman on a scooter was struck and killed by a Jeep on King Drive in Douglas; police cited the driver and the Major Accidents unit is investigating.

A Brighton Park police chase ended in a crash and an exchange of gunfire early Saturday; three people were detained and COPA has opened an investigation.

ICE enforcement this spring has thinned crews, delayed home projects and driven up day rates across Chicago's construction sector.

Patchy fog coats the lakefront Sunday morning; highs near 55°F. A stronger system may bring severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Monday, April 27.

Tacoville takes over Naper Settlement June 5–7 with 20+ vendors, two stages and family activities across the museum’s lawns. Single-day and weekend passes are available.

IDOT is closing nearly all ramps at the I‑80/Chicago Street interchange in Joliet starting Friday night, with detours and temporary signals planned through 2028.

Chicago selected Iowa center Logan Jones at No. 57, adding a Rimington Trophy winner who can compete for the starting center job. The pick addresses a roster hole created by Drew Dalman’s retirement.

Chicago police issued a community alert after a spate of armed robberies and carjackings in predawn hours across several neighborhoods; detectives are seeking tips and footage.

Pal Joey's, the Fox River‑side pizzeria with roots back to 1973, will close its Batavia location after a 53‑year run; owner John Hamel hinted at carryout and catering plans.