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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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Two people on a motorcycle were killed Saturday in a crash with an SUV on Golf Road in Schaumburg as police investigated the scene.
Weather & Environment in ...
Showers and thunderstorms will sweep through Chicago Sunday with gusty winds and locally heavy rain.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Illinois State Board of Education suspended the licenses of two Denman Elementary P.E. teachers for 60 days; Quincy Public Schools says it is reviewing the state's materials before acting.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Chicago team built a linked‑exoskeleton rehab that lets therapists guide stroke survivors' movements in real time. Early tests showed gains in walking metrics and strong patient engagement.
A late-night drive-by in Roseland left about a dozen people wounded Friday; police say a red SUV pulled up and two people opened fire. Investigators are asking for tips.
Sunny, breezy Saturday; heavy rain and flood risk expected Sunday, June 21. Plan ahead for outdoor plans and allow extra travel time.
A Country Club Hills man faces first-degree murder charges after police say 27-year-old Candice Redman was found fatally stabbed at a home in the 17700 block of Michael Avenue.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
On July 1, Illinois will stop routine behind-the-wheel tests for drivers 79–86, raising the mandatory-test age to 87 while keeping vision checks and a family-reporting option.
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