An 18-year-old man was shot in the head Tuesday evening in the East Side's 10000 block of South Avenue M and died at UChicago Medicine; detectives have opened a homicide probe.

Chicago Humanities Festival's Spring 2026 calendar runs March 24–June 28 with headline talks across Lakeview, Bridgeport and Evanston, featuring Veronica Roth and Michael Pollan.

An adult man was found dead aboard a Brown Line train at Belmont station; detectives are investigating and an autopsy is pending.

Chicago-based BlockFills filed Chapter 11 after halting withdrawals and legal fights that list the Blackhawks among the firm's creditors.

Two teenagers have been charged in an armed robbery at Mermaid Spa in Pilsen; the owner says one pulled a knife and showed a gun.

Twelve candidates competed March 17 for Illinois' open 8th Congressional District seat after Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launched a Senate bid. The crowded field mixes veterans and newcomers.

A Chicago man received 4 years and 4 months after prosecutors say he used more than 1,200 EBT cards to take $1.55M in SNAP benefits and was ordered to repay $1,554,804.

Will County’s open-seat sheriff primary pits two deputies against two GOP challengers; returns will be posted after polls close Tuesday evening.

A Taft High staff member was removed after an allegation of inappropriate behavior with students. The districts inspector general has opened an investigation.

Kumiko in Chicago's West Loop won the Michter's Art of Hospitality Award, adding to its James Beard and North America 50 Best recognition.

A Schaumburg woman was arrested after an alleged shooting in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood; she now faces attempted first-degree murder and other firearms-related felonies, police say.

A tower crane permit was issued March 16, 2026, clearing the final major permit for Southbridge Phase 1C and moving a 12-story, 80-unit project toward vertical construction. The project combines mixed-income housing with a small retail corner on the Near South Side.

Heavy rain Sunday forced the CTA to bypass North/Clybourn and left parts of I‑80 blocked by standing water, prompting shuttles and travel advisories.