Warm and windy today; a strong front brings likely thunderstorms and a sharp temperature drop Thursday.

Lurie Children’s analysis finds emergency triage can misclassify children in mental‑health crises, contributing to unsafe discharges and long waits for psychiatric beds.

An 82-year-old commuter was assaulted on a Roosevelt CTA stairwell Monday; police issued a safety alert and are asking witnesses to come forward. Investigators are canvassing the area for footage and tips.

A two-day, house-focused festival will take over Lincoln Park Grove 2 on June 19–20 with DJs, immersive art and food along the lakefront.

CPS approved two-year academic calendars that push K–12 starts to late August, keep the first semester ending after winter break and reflect thousands of survey responses.

A $93M rehabilitation of I‑94’s Bishop Ford began Tuesday, shrinking lanes and closing ramps between Martin Luther King Drive and 159th; heavy delays expected through December.

Noah Sandoval and Larry Feldmeier plan All Well in the former Lola's at 111 N Carpenter. A liquor filing and industry listings point to a spring opening with a tasting and bar program.

A 29-year-old Addison man was sentenced to 78 months after prosecutors say he siphoned more than $3.3M in pandemic relief and used the cash to buy luxury cars.

Three French expats are opening Guillotine Bakery this spring at 1711 W. Chicago Ave, bringing an open kitchen and imported-flour pastries to West Town.

Chilly morning gives way to a fast warmup into the 60s–70s midweek. Thunderstorms are likely Thursday with a risk of hail and damaging winds.

A 63-year-old man was charged after a shooting near 45th and Wood left a 42-year-old hospitalized in serious condition.

Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen is set to open at 2 N. River St. in Aurora's Hobbs Building in late April, replacing Leilani and adding sushi, ramen and a new basement lounge.

A compact West Loop neo‑bistro from the Elske team blends French technique with Midwestern comfort; critics praise its roast chicken and inventive desserts.