An argument on West Washington Boulevard turned deadly Tuesday night in East Garfield Park. Police say a 31-year-old suspect — who holds a FOID card — is in custody and charges are pending.

A 28-year-old woman was shot and robbed Monday on a Belmont Cragin sidewalk in the 5700 block of West Diversey; police say she was taken to Loyola Hospital in fair condition.

Mayor Brandon Johnson joined the ribbon‑cutting at The L Station Chophouse's Old Town opening and streamed the ceremony on X. The new steakhouse adds a West North Avenue destination.

HARTING's Elgin facility has ramped hiring as AI-driven data-center and chip demand lifts orders for connectors and power gear. New listings span production and engineering roles.

Outbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway were closed after shots were fired near Homan Avenue early Tuesday; Illinois State Police said no injuries were reported.

Showers and gusty thunderstorms are likely Tuesday with a sharp temperature drop tonight.

Braemar has put the 415‑room Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile at 20 E. Chestnut St. on the market, with management, financing and renovation plans likely to shape buyer interest.

A league source told the Chicago Sun-Times the Bulls are working with the NBA on an exit strategy for Jaden Ivey after social-media posts and an injury-shortened audition. The move complicates a crowded Bulls backcourt that was retooled at the deadline.

Jimmy Clayton, 40, was named president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, becoming the youngest person to lead the statewide business group. Members and lawmakers will watch his early policy moves closely.

A viral Instagram clip shows a man dancing on the outside of a moving CTA Red Line train, prompting warnings from advocates and a CTA statement urging riders to report dangerous behavior.

A 25-year-old woman was shot near Chicago’s Magnificent Mile; police say a red sedan was hit and Area Three detectives are investigating.

Advocates gathered at Rainbow PUSH to press the RACE Act (HB 5414), which would restore voting rights to people serving felony sentences and expand prison civics.

Chicago‑based nonprofit Current won an NSF commitment worth up to $45 million over three years to scale Great Lakes water‑tech pilots, startups and workforce programs.