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Food & Drinks in ...
Bob's Pizza closed its Harper Court outpost last Friday after about three years, the owner confirmed. The chain's Pilsen and Old Town locations remain active.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A vehicle rammed the Golden Apple diner in Lakeview early Monday and thieves removed an ATM, police say.
Witnesses in Park West chased off a man who reportedly tried to lure a child Saturday morning; police are asking for tips and any footage.
Astor Club will convert a landmark Lake Shore Drive mansion at 1516 N. Lake Shore Drive into a daytime clubhouse with lake views, a library and a rooftop deck. The club plans to keep its underground supper club while adding new member amenities.
Video shows a car torn in half near Columbus and Central Park in Ashburn, leaving wreckage across the roadway and forcing a temporary closure while crews worked the scene.
A woman on a motorized scooter was struck and killed in South Shore; police say the driver fled and have released no vehicle description. Investigators are seeking tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog Sunday morning and gusty north winds later. Gusts to 40 mph and Small Craft Advisories for Lake Michigan nearshore waters.
A man was found shot to death early Sunday in the 8000 block of S. Hermitage Avenue in Auburn Gresham; Area Two detectives are investigating.
A West Garfield Park mother was found shot behind her home on March 13; her family has started a fundraiser as detectives search for answers.
An 84-year-old woman died after an early-morning house fire in Logan Square; the Chicago Fire Department is investigating.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A landmark Evanston building owned by The Cradle Society at 2049 Ridge Ave is on the market; new zoning and its location near Northwestern make it a tempting adaptive‑reuse play.
Politics & Govt in ...
A newly revealed litigation-funding tie has put the nationwide class action over elite colleges' financial aid at risk, imperiling hundreds of millions in settlements and payouts to more than 200,000 students.
A judge issued a mixed verdict in the Renato Salazar case: acquitted of attempted murder but convicted of leaving the scene after a 2022 Fullerton hit‑and‑run. He’s due back in court May 7.
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