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.

The Berwyn Eagles Club will stop hosting wrestling after a late‑March brawl; AAW's April 24 card will close out the venue and promoters scramble for new homes.

After nearly 22 years on Milwaukee Avenue, Saint Alfred announced it will close its Wicker Park shop at the end of the month, ending a run of sneaker drops, collabs and local events.

Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicago could house about 400,000 more residents if the city builds affordable homes and boosts transit. Planners say the space exists on paper but funding, zoning and high construction costs are major hurdles.

Surveillance video shows the same crew repeatedly stealing packages in Little Italy. Officials and postal inspectors urge saving door‑cam footage and reporting thefts.

Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon in Chicago with gusts to 25 mph and a high near 72°F. Cooler, drier weekend follows; heavier storms possible Monday.

A shooting investigation closed southbound lanes of the Bishop Ford near State Street Thursday, with traffic detoured onto I‑57 while state police investigated.