A still-and-box alarm brought CFD to the 800 block of South Kedvale after flames burned through two roofs; crews worked defensively and no injuries were reported.

Cook County medical examiner ruled the death of a 25-year-old Avondale man a homicide after an autopsy found blunt head trauma. Investigators say no arrests have been announced as the probe continues.

An 18-year-old was shot and killed inside an Englewood gas station Wednesday afternoon. Area detectives are investigating the slaying.

An early-morning blaze spread to two homes in West Garfield Park, sending one person out on a stretcher. Fire officials say the cause remains under investigation.

Police swarmed the Douglas neighborhood after an apparent shooting near 35th and King Drive; details remain limited and investigators are canvassing the scene.

A landmarks hearing could protect the Art Deco 2 N. Riverside and make a planned $70M rehab eligible for a Class L tax incentive.

An 8-year-old girl and two adults were shot near East 35th Street and South King Drive in Bronzeville; police say a dark-colored SUV pulled up and fired. All three were hospitalized and reported in good condition.

Gusty winds and rounds of thunderstorms will batter Chicago on Thursday, April 2. Secure outdoor items and expect travel delays during the afternoon and evening.

Selva, the Emily Hotel’s rooftop lounge in Fulton Market, is showing a brief "closed" notice on its site. The holding message offers no timeline as the neighborhood continues to shift after recent food‑hall and restaurant changes.

A Matteson man pleaded guilty and received a 20-year sentence in the 2023 Dolton I-94 shooting that killed Travon Mackie.

The River North favorite opened a 1,750‑sq‑ft Lincoln Park outpost on April 1, adding a full coffee program and new menu items including a Hot Reuben.

A lender sued the owner of the retail condo at 36 S. State St. for about $18 million on April 1, 2026 — a case that could affect prominent Loop storefronts.

Students and Hillel leaders say they were corralled and shouted at while tabling at UIC in October 2025, and they say the university’s response was inadequate. Community groups are pressing for faster investigations and clearer reporting tools.