A man's body was pulled from a pond near Des Plaines; the Cook County Medical Examiner is handling identification and detectives are investigating.

A community-backed coffee-and-donut spot, Jeffery Java & Juice, is being built at 7104 S Jeffery Blvd in South Shore. The shop plans vegan donuts and Ethiopian coffee.

Shots were fired during a youth football event in Bronzeville at Hales Franciscan High School; police say no one was hurt and investigators are on the scene.

Alley Cat, from the Paulie Gee’s team, opens May 11 on W. Division with draft cocktails, THC drinks and a compact snack menu.

A man was found dead Sunday near the Chicago Executive Airport viewing area; investigators say he may have been struck by a vehicle and are asking the public for tips.

A 31-year-old man was shot in the thigh during a Brainerd domestic dispute; a woman was arrested and police say charges are pending.

Sale prices for Frank Lloyd Wright homes can mask huge repair bills. From a dilapidated Austin landmark to a $2.3M Oak Park sale, preservation costs are reshaping the market.

Amisha Patel, a stalwart of Chicago’s progressive movement and co-founder of United Working Families, died on April 24. City leaders including Mayor Brandon Johnson paid tribute.

Chicago police are seeking help identifying people who robbed and punched a CTA bus rider April 9 in Washington Park. Detectives have released a case number and are asking for tips.

Chicago police issued an alert after multiple armed carjackings in Back of the Yards, Chicago Lawn and McKinley Park; detectives are seeking tips and video.

A Jenney‑designed Near West Side church finished exterior repairs but still needs interior rehab and utility fixes. The United Center's $7 billion 1901 Project could bring new resources.

Three people were shot Saturday on the 5000 block of S. Hoyne Avenue in Back of the Yards; a 20-year-old is in critical condition, police say.

A 65-year-old man was killed after a driver drove onto a curb and struck him during an argument in Gage Park. Police are searching for a blue SUV and ask witnesses to come forward.