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Two men were shot and killed Sunday night in West Pullman after their car crashed into a tree. Area Two detectives are investigating.
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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.
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Gusty winds and thunderstorms are likely Monday, April 27. Expect gusts to 40 mph and an evening risk for damaging wind and hail.
A man was hospitalized after an early-morning shooting at Foster and Broadway near Edgewater and Uptown. Authorities released few details as detectives investigate.
A DeKalb man was arrested after an alleged armed robbery in Oswego that ended in a crash near I‑88. Police say a second person involved remains at large.
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UChicago professors propose scaling a hands‑on "Tools of Thought" apprenticeship that pairs City Colleges students with Chicago firms to teach the nonroutine skills AI can’t replace.
A Cook County fugitive team says they arrested 63-year-old Felix Stuckey near a Lansing gym on April 17 on an outstanding warrant for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender; he was released after an initial court appearance.
A woman on a scooter was struck and killed by a Jeep on King Drive in Douglas; police cited the driver and the Major Accidents unit is investigating.
A Brighton Park police chase ended in a crash and an exchange of gunfire early Saturday; three people were detained and COPA has opened an investigation.
Retail & Industry in ...
ICE enforcement this spring has thinned crews, delayed home projects and driven up day rates across Chicago's construction sector.
Patchy fog coats the lakefront Sunday morning; highs near 55°F. A stronger system may bring severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Monday, April 27.
Tacoville takes over Naper Settlement June 5–7 with 20+ vendors, two stages and family activities across the museum’s lawns. Single-day and weekend passes are available.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
IDOT is closing nearly all ramps at the I‑80/Chicago Street interchange in Joliet starting Friday night, with detours and temporary signals planned through 2028.
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