A 25‑year‑old man was arrested in Brighton Park and charged in connection with a Jan. 17 Garfield Ridge robbery where two people were held at gunpoint.

A family-run cafe has turned a long-empty gospel record shop in Austin into New Sound Cafe, a community-minded spot that plans to funnel profits back into the neighborhood.

Kitty's Cosmopolitan Club, a new speakeasy from Lettuce Entertain You, will join Crying Tiger at 51 W Hubbard in River North this spring; no official date yet.

Officers fired at a dog that charged them during a Roseland well‑being check early Friday. The dog was not struck and no injuries were reported, police said.

Monument Capital sold Eclipse at 1450, a 222‑unit Mount Prospect complex, for $30M after renovating most interiors.

A unanimous House committee vote sent HB4339 forward; the bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration to eligible graduates starting in 2026–2027.

El Che chef John Manion is taking over the former Proxi spot on Randolph Street; details about the concept and opening timeline remain limited.

A magistrate recommended keeping major East Chicago lead‑exposure claims alive against DuPont, saying confirmed lead in bodies can constitute an injury even without a formal diagnosis.

Goldman Sachs is investing $42.5M in Chicago‑based GeoWealth to extend its Series C and deepen a product partnership aimed at RIAs.

Villa Park police investigated a death near the Brandywine subdivision as Willowbrook High dealt with a reported threat and student evacuations.

Marquee Sports Network returned to Hulu + Live TV in the Cubs market, and its DTC stream is now purchasable on Prime Video, widening viewing options ahead of Opening Day.

Chicago’s Hideout has a new owner. The sale raises questions about whether the tiny Wabansia music room will keep its longtime booking style and neighborhood role.

Chicago health officials say RSV activity is unusually high for mid‑March and are weighing extended infant immunizations as ER visits and wastewater signals climb.