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Cook County deputies say a loaded firearm altered to fire automatically was recovered during a Lincoln Highway traffic stop; a 24-year-old Richton Park man faces a felony machine‑gun charge.
Surveillance video shows suspects breaking into the Grasshopper Club on East Roosevelt Road early Monday and loading items into a white SUV.
Food & Drinks in ...
Wasai BBQ, an all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue from chef Dafu Wei, is coming to Chinatown and has filed for a liquor license.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Crews removed the tower portion of the crane at 370 North Morgan this week as Pearl Fulton Market shifts from heavy structural lifts to facade and interior finishes. Leasing is slated for 2027.
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Chilly Monday with highs near 53°F. Tuesday warms into the 70s with gusts up to 40 mph and a chance of storms.
Hall Prangle is relocating across the Chicago River to 10 S. Riverside Plaza, joining other tenants drawn to the West Loop's upgraded riverfront offices.
A person escaped an attempted kidnapping Saturday evening near Pulaski Road after bystanders intervened. Police have issued a community alert and are seeking tips.
Clear and cool Sunday in Chicago with gusts up to 25 mph. Showers and thunderstorms return Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Two men were shot Saturday on the 3500 block of S. Lake Shore Drive; both were taken to University of Chicago Hospital and Area One detectives are investigating.
A 22-year-old was charged after sheriff’s police say he pointed a gun at a coworker at Indian Hill Club; he was arrested near his home and a loaded firearm was recovered.
Authorities say a Springfield neighbor hid an 86‑year‑old’s death and allegedly withdrew about $130,000 from her accounts while keeping bills paid to mask the death.
Kane County prosecutors say Aurora officers' use of deadly force was justified in the March chase that left 19‑year‑old Christopher Lepe dead. The decision closes the criminal review.
Surveillance video shows thieves smash into a Blue Island seafood restaurant and target video‑gaming machines. The owner says he’s asking police for more patrols and may remove the terminals.
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