The Fynn, a 212‑unit Elmhurst rental, sold for $85M to an Ohio pension fund — a sign that big investors are circling suburban apartments.

A $1 million Lotto ticket sold at Lucky Mart in Ashburn remains unclaimed; the retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus and the winner has a year to claim.

Thaddeus “T.J.” Jimenez — the subject of the Motive podcast and a $25M wrongful‑conviction award — was ordered held after a Feb. 16 Homewood weapons arrest and a parole violation tied to a 2015 shooting.

Neighborhood groups across Chicago are using after‑school hubs, street outreach and lethal‑means reduction to reach Black young people as suicide rates climb.

New DNA matches and a new podcast season are drawing alleged mob‑linked names into the 1964 Michael Reese Hospital baby kidnapping. Investigators say archival files and genealogical leads deserve a fresh look.

Art Smith and Phil Stefani were tapped to run the Borgo Laudato Si’ restaurant at the Pontifical Villas, blending Italian farm‑to‑table with Chicago flavors and a spring opening.

A Metra UP-North train struck a semi at Green Bay Road and Linden in Wilmette, suspending service in both directions and snarling commutes. Officials said no deaths were reported.

A Better Chicago is investing at least $10 million over five years to fight chronic absenteeism in six South and West Side neighborhoods as CPS attendance topped 40% last year.

FARE is opening an Old Town cafe at 868 N Wells this summer, expanding its Chicago footprint. Expect seasonal bowls, coffee and grab-and-go breakfasts.

Facing mounting deficits, the Chicago Sinfonietta will pause most programming for 2026–27 and lay off its administrative staff as it seeks to rebuild.

Illinois unveiled $56M in CDBG grants for public infrastructure, housing rehab and downtown revitalization, with application windows opening now and two tracks due in late August.

An eaglet hatched in Park No. 597 on April 28 — the Chicago Park District says it’s the first bald eagle born within city limits in more than 100 years. Officials credit habitat restoration and ask residents to keep their distance.

A massive T5 data campus is moving ahead in Grayslake even as neighbors accuse officials and developers of hiding the project's scale and water impacts.