A Chicago survey found most patients would take an Alzheimer’s blood test, but doctors say results need confirmatory testing and counseling. Tests aren’t yet a standalone diagnosis.

Internal records show IDOT declined IDNR survey recommendations and may have bypassed incidental permits for endangered fish and mussels.

Mayor Brandon Johnson tied a 90,000-job projection to ORD Next and pledged new investment at O’Hare and Midway. City materials show thousands of construction jobs so far.

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.

A 27-year-old woman was shot in the stomach during an altercation in Altgeld Gardens and taken to Christ Hospital; Area Two detectives are investigating.

Gusty winds and thunderstorms are likely Monday, April 27. Expect gusts to 40 mph and an evening risk for damaging wind and hail.

A 29-year-old man was critically wounded in a drive-by on the 2700 block of W. Thomas Street in Humboldt Park; Area Three detectives are investigating.

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order launching Peacebook, a youth‑led peacekeeping program that will hire 50 part‑time peacekeepers and steer $900,000 toward anti‑violence work. The initiative leans on a plan developed by GoodKids MadCity and will be run by DFSS.

A suspicious device found in a planter shut down West Main Street Saturday night. Authorities cleared the scene and say there is no public threat.

A 25-year-old man was taken into custody after police say his SUV ran a red light and crashed into a pickup and a storefront in West Elsdon early Sunday.

A man was hospitalized after an early-morning shooting at Foster and Broadway near Edgewater and Uptown. Authorities released few details as detectives investigate.