Community gardens, a neighborhood market and local coalitions are part of a grassroots push to narrow a roughly 20-year life-expectancy gap between West Garfield Park and the Loop.

A symbolic groundbreaking for Turlington Homes in Harvey brought developers and officials to Turlington Avenue as residents protested a quick land sale during the city's fiscal crisis.

A cyber tip prompted a multi‑agency probe in Lake County that led to new child‑exploitation and molesting charges against a Cedar Lake man.

Tune-Up, from the owners of Estelle’s and The Owl, has opened in Avondale in a converted auto shop with garage-chic decor and a big back patio. The new late-night bar will host pop-ups, DJs and neighborhood nights.

A Chicago man was arrested in Huntley after police say officers found more than 275 grams of meth in a car reported stolen from Schaumburg.

Police arrested 21-year-old Dylan Longstreet after an alleged Jan. 31 gunpoint robbery in Roseland; he now faces several felony counts. Authorities say the arrest came after an Area South investigation.

A review of CTA and Metra records finds racial gaps in who gets suspended under Chicago's rider‑ban program. Riders and unions are demanding transparency and an independent audit.

A buyer known for distressed deals is closing in on the Citadel Center at 131 S. Dearborn, taking on heavy debt and high vacancy in the Loop.

Levi Pitchford, 25, was arrested in Blue Island after investigators say a social‑media tip led detectives to roughly 20 illicit files on his phone. He faces charges of dissemination and possession, authorities say.

Rosemont’s Fashion Outlets has launched paid garage parking with tiered daily rates, a free first hour and limited validation for big spenders. Practical sign-up steps are on the mall’s site.

Chicago police are looking for a black Ford Escape after a pedestrian was seriously injured on the 2900 block of W. Wilson Ave in Ravenswood Manor.

Weber has recalled more than 3.2 million wire-bristle grill brushes after reports that bristles detached and were ingested, sometimes requiring medical treatment.

Manulife has put the 40‑story 55 West Monroe on the market; JLL is pitching the 815,074‑sf Loop tower for lease‑up or conversion to apartments or a hotel.