Showers and gusty winds Tuesday; a much larger severe threat is possible Wednesday. Allow extra time, secure outdoor items and monitor forecasts.

A Plainfield man faces felony hate‑crime counts after prosecutors say he pushed a 9‑year‑old, hurled a racial slur and threw the boy’s bike in west Naperville.

Huntington Bank has added office space in the Loop, bucking a wider downtown downsizing trend and underscoring demand for upgraded, trophy buildings. The move spotlights how selective wins are shaping recovery pockets.

Two people were taken into custody after a traffic stop near 48th and Kedzie where police recovered weapons, a narcotic and numerous shell casings. Investigators are processing evidence.

A 40-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday on the 3800 block of South California Avenue in Brighton Park. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests were reported.

A teenage juvenile reported a sexual assault Saturday at the Eastman parking garage in downtown Arlington Heights; detectives say the investigation is active and are seeking tips.

A 36-year-old man was fatally shot Saturday night near Abbott Park at 95th and State in Roseland; police say the shooter fled and detectives are investigating.

A Midwest storm last Thursday knocked Amtrak long‑distance trains off schedule, leaving several named routes hours to nearly a day late and forcing bus bridges and reroutes. Recovery stretched across the country as crews worked to reposition equipment.

Cool morning and a sunny afternoon; showers Tuesday and a stronger severe threat expected Wednesday.

A man was critically wounded outside Ford City Mall early Saturday as police investigate. The incident comes as the mall nears a court-ordered closure.

Handel’s signed its first Illinois multi‑unit deal, with three shops planned in Elgin, Geneva/St. Charles and Algonquin and a first parlor due in 2027.

A 21-year-old woman was critically injured in a South Shore shooting; police arrested a 23-year-old suspect and charged him with attempted murder.

Two men were killed and a woman critically wounded in a drive‑by outside a West Englewood home early Saturday. Police say a white SUV fled the scene and detectives are investigating.