Cedarhurst and Dover moved an 89‑unit, $38M assisted‑living and memory‑care plan forward in Vernon Hills, seeking annexation of about 6.5 acres near Milwaukee Avenue.

A West Side family says a man who stayed at a crash on April 4 vanished and was found dead days later nearby. His wife says police won’t explain how he died and the crash car is missing.

Cloudy and cool Wednesday with isolated showers and a frost risk Friday night into Saturday. Gardeners, cover tender plants.

Chicago is putting $16.2 million into a new mental‑health phase that brings care into schools, transit hubs and the street.

Cool, breezy Tuesday with gusts near 30 mph and spotty late-night showers. Small Craft Advisory through 10 AM and frost risk Friday night.

A Highland Park man pleaded guilty after police say he sexually abused a 15-year-old at a Northbrook Life Time Fitness; he was given probation and must register. Northbrook police say other victims may exist.

A Chicago father says his son endured years of bullying at Noble Street College Prep and was recently threatened with a knife. He says the school failed to act.

Gencom and GD Holdings refinanced the St. Regis Chicago with a $125M loan from Banco Inbursa, replacing earlier acquisition debt and signaling stronger downtown demand.

A crash in the 3300 block of West Irving Park Road closed the roadway and left one driver critically injured. Police say the other vehicle fled and investigators have opened a probe.

City Council approved a 29-story, 419-unit tower at 605 Davis that includes 84 affordable units; early site work has begun and developers are targeting early 2028 move-ins.

A northwest Indiana man remains jailed in Japan after a Tokyo High Court flagged problems with DNA evidence and ordered a retrial.

Two men were shot and killed Sunday night in West Pullman after their car crashed into a tree. Area Two detectives are investigating.

Topography Hospitality's The Lake aims for a September debut in River North, pitching restaurants, bars, guest rooms and member amenities in a five‑story clubhouse. Construction and hiring are already underway.