Broken elevators at the Ford City condo tower have left seniors stranded and neighbors climbing flights of stairs. City officials and a prospective buyer say repairs are planned.

An Uptown landlord says meter misreads led to nearly $10,000 in water charges; the city and comptroller will review the disputed bills.

A Vigo County judge handed Ethan Rubinacci a 50-year prison term after he pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving children; multiple counts were dismissed under a plea deal.

Richard and Gayle Landuyt pledged more than $20 million to rename the University of Illinois entrepreneurship hub and build a Chicago presence to speed startups. The gift will fund leadership, prizes and programming across campus and downtown.

Cook County’s medical examiner lists "multiple injuries" in the death of 2-month-old Maverick Rowe. Will County investigators are working with DCFS and Comer Children’s Hospital.

A United Airlines Newark‑to‑Las Vegas flight was diverted to Chicago O'Hare after crew reported an odor; passengers deplaned and are being rebooked.

Sikich bought Jefferson Wells U.S. from ManpowerGroup for $100M, adding 300+ staff and a $76M revenue stream in 2025.

Light rain and a cool high near 46°F. Frost advisory tonight for many suburbs—cover tender plants.

A Joliet drug probe uncovered an alleged cockfighting operation; 29 animals were seized and two men were arrested, police say.

A Chicago man has pleaded not guilty as a Hammond jury hears opening arguments in the 2019 killing of Tyran Bolling.

Olivia Rodrigo will play two nights at Chicago’s United Center Oct. 11–12 as part of a 65-date Unraveled Tour supporting her new album. Presales start next week.

Construction on Andersonville’s Elise Malary Plaza will begin in May, converting Catalpa between Clark and Ashland into the neighborhood’s first permanent car-free public plaza. The block will host markets, seating and new lighting when finished.

Surveillance video shows thieves smashing game machines and taking cash at Prohibition THCafe in the South Loop. Owner Tyrone Muhummad estimates roughly $50,000 in damage and plans a May 1 re-opening.