Mayor Brandon Johnson hailed Chicago’s move to power municipal buildings with 100% clean energy, citing new Illinois solar capacity and long‑term contracts.

Hidden GPS trackers helped Cook County deputies recover $3,300 in stolen Lululemon gear and arrest 22-year-old Tavieon Holman after a traffic stop near 79th and Halsted.

ZSD’s 1282 Washington will deliver 16 single‑family–style condos in the West Loop with 4–5 bedroom layouts, private elevators and prices that top $3 million.

A multi‑story building in Chicago's South Shore erupted in flames Tuesday night, sending a towering plume of smoke visible for blocks. Fire crews were on scene and no injuries were immediately reported.

A person was killed early Wednesday on westbound I-80/94 near Torrence Avenue in Lansing after being struck while changing a tire, police say.

The Blackhawks dealt the No. 4 pick and other assets to Buffalo for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, trading top draft capital for an NHL-ready top-four defenseman. The move signals Chicago is pushing to speed up its rebuild.

Michelin is phasing out its Green Star and launching Mindful Voices; Chicago chefs say the move undercuts years of sustainability work. Local restaurants including Daisies and Feld are among those most affected.

An international traveler with measles passed through O'Hare Terminal 5 last Wednesday; CDPH is tracing contacts and urging people to check their MMR status.

Northwestern's Project DRIVE provided software Apple used to let Vision Pro wearers steer powered wheelchairs with their eyes. The feature rolls out initially with limited drive‑system support.

Scattered thunderstorms likely Wednesday afternoon with a risk of damaging gusts. Hotter and more humid by next week.

Touhy Plaza, a roughly 244,000‑sf office near O’Hare, was listed for sale as its owner seeks refinancing before a loan matures, brokers and listings show.

An 18‑year‑old was arrested after a drive‑by that left 16 shell casings; no one was hurt and prosecutors approved felony charges. Court date is set for July 1.

A state trailer bill sets a January 1, 2031 deadline to rebuild the long-shuttered Central Blue Line stop and reopen a closed Lavergne entrance. Local leaders call it a step forward, but years of design and permits remain.