A former Chicago teacher is in ICE custody after being accused of driving two suspected shooters to the Dec. 2, 2024 Gage Park party that left three dead.

A 24-year-old man was critically wounded during an armed robbery on West Belmont in Montclare; police say a suspect was taken into custody.

A body pulled from the Mississippi River in 1975 has been identified as Cheryl Lynn Edwards of Waukegan, officials say — a name that reopens a decades‑old homicide probe.

A Loop tower at 500 W. Monroe sold for nearly $100M — a more‑than‑$300M haircut from 2019 as buyers pick up distressed downtown assets.

Cool, mostly sunny Tuesday with a high near 71°F. Thunderstorms return Wednesday; some storms could be strong.

Thousands of Xfinity customers reported service interruptions Monday; outage trackers logged a sharp spike while engineers worked to restore service.

A federal arson indictment tied to a 2018 West Side grocery fire was dropped after prosecutors flagged grand‑jury mishandling tied to the Broadview Six controversy.

Developers and village leaders celebrated a new phase Monday as Bell Works moves from activation to expanded offices, retail and homes at the former AT&T campus.

McCook officials hand-delivered letters to Halas Hall offering a 150-acre Vulcan quarry for a domed, 80,000-seat stadium — and $1-a-year rent. Village leaders say it’s worth a shot.

Prosecutors say a 29-year-old carried an unconscious woman from a Gold Coast bar into a downtown hotel and sexually assaulted her; a judge ordered him held.

A 20-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound on a West Garfield Park block that was once covered by ShotSpotter, reviving questions about response gaps since the system was decommissioned.

A 20-year-old Des Plaines man died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV on Rand Road in Mount Prospect. Police have opened a major-crash probe and asked witnesses to call 847-818-5301.

H&H Bagels arrives in Fulton Market this Thursday, bringing New York‑style kettle‑boiled bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Early birds will be eligible for tote‑bag and gift‑card giveaways.