A 24-year-old man was critically wounded during an armed robbery on West Belmont in Montclare; police say a suspect was taken into custody.

A Loop tower at 500 W. Monroe sold for nearly $100M — a more‑than‑$300M haircut from 2019 as buyers pick up distressed downtown assets.

A 20-year-old Des Plaines man died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Rand Road in Mount Prospect. Police have opened a major-crash probe and asked witnesses to call 847-818-5301.

The Cubs will unveil Champions Gate at Gallagher Way on July 18 — a permanent arch honoring 1907, 1908 and 2016 with ironwork, bronzed ivy and engraved plaques.

The Joliet Area Historical Museum and city partners will restore the original Dairy Queen storefront at 501 N. Chicago St. into a Route 66 'selfie stop' with archival and grant support.

A federal jury convicted a Libertyville chiropractor after prosecutors say he billed Blue Cross for more than $600,000 in services that never happened. Sentencing is set for Oct. 22.

Four plaintiffs say Chicago’s sidewalks, curb ramps and alternate routes are unsafe or impassable for people with mobility disabilities; the city has moved to dismiss.

Thousands packed MLK Park in Aurora for a four‑hour Juneteenth festival hosted by African American Men of Unity, blending music, poetry, games and vendors.

A pre‑dawn crash‑and‑grab smashed a 7‑Eleven on North Kedzie; police say a white Jeep hit the storefront, a broken ATM was left behind and suspects fled in two cars.

Bridge Investment Group sued to foreclose on the International Tower near O’Hare, saying the borrower missed payments, owes about $2.7M in taxes and nearly $29M overall. Court action is set for July 16.

A car plowed through the front window of a Circle K at Adams and Franklin in the Loop, leaving heavy damage near Willis Tower. Investigators are reviewing video.

A Wilmette house led DuPage and Cook County’s top‑10 home sales for the week of June 8, with North Shore estates and lakefront condos dominating the list.

A three-person crew reportedly hit at least five businesses across the Loop and North Side in early-morning burglaries; detectives are seeking tips and surveillance footage.