Shootings jumped 78% in Chicago during the week of March 23–29 as the city logs back-to-back monthly increases in homicides. Officials say patrols and new officers are being redeployed.

Postal inspectors are offering $100,000 rewards for each of three suspects tied to mail thefts in Chicago; surveillance images and a tip hotline have been posted.

IDOT reached an agreement that clears Hillside contractor Builders Paving to resume state work after a pause tied to a 2024 probe. Dozens of projects could be awarded.

Glenview's Village Board approved a plan for The Geraghty to turn 2100 Sanders Road into a single‑story events venue with gardens next to the Cook County Forest Preserve.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed Monday in West Pullman; police recovered about 86 shell casings at the scene. Area 2 detectives are investigating.

Chef Norman Fenton is opening Molino Los Hermanos in Uptown, a tortillería with an on-site mill, retail tortillas and a compact taqueria menu.

An argument on West Washington Boulevard turned deadly Tuesday night in East Garfield Park. Police say a 31-year-old suspect — who holds a FOID card — is in custody and charges are pending.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the ribbon‑cutting at The L Station Chophouse's Old Town opening and streamed the ceremony on X. The new steakhouse adds a West North Avenue destination.

Outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway were closed after shots were fired near Homan Avenue early Tuesday; Illinois State Police said no injuries were reported.

Advocates gathered at Rainbow PUSH to press the RACE Act (HB 5414), which would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences and expand prison civics.

Chicago‑based nonprofit Current won an NSF commitment worth up to $45 million over three years to scale Great Lakes water‑tech pilots, startups and workforce programs.

A 24-year-old Addison man was arrested after Elmhurst police say his BAC tested .208 and a 22‑month‑old child was in the back seat; he faces aggravated DUI counts.

A city permit tied to a possible Trader Joe’s at 804 W. Montrose Ave. cleared a key hurdle this week, moving the Uptown project closer to reality.