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.

A beloved plant shop and animal rescue in Niles says its lease won't be renewed and it's scrambling to find a new space while fundraising to cover relocation and vet bills.

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.

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.

A Lake County judge handed 23-year-old Kaleb Brown a 22-year prison term after a jury convicted him in the February 2022 Dollar General shooting in Waukegan. Prosecutors pointed to forensic links and jail video at sentencing.

CDC data show ER visits for tick bites at their highest for this time of year since 2017. Illinois health officials urge repellents, tick checks and prompt removal.

Astor Court, a 25,000‑sqft Gold Coast estate at 1355 N Astor, is relisted for $21M with a new @properties agent leading the sale.

Chicago selected Iowa center Logan Jones at No. 57, adding a Rimington Trophy winner who can compete for the starting center job. The pick addresses a roster hole created by Drew Dalman’s retirement.

Lake County SWAT and drug teams arrested a Gary man after seizing more than a kilogram of cocaine, crack, two firearms and roughly $10,000 in cash. The sheriff praised officers for their work while the investigation continues.

An 82‑year‑old Back of the Yards homeowner is fighting a roughly $233,000 water bill after a city‑installed meter showed hundreds of thousands of gallons; alderman seeks relief.

Federal agents seized 22 firearms and more than 40 kilograms of drugs from a Chicago storage unit; Mario Neustadter was arrested and charged, officials say.