Tower-crane and foundation permits were issued for Riverside’s 12‑story West Loop project at 566 W. Van Buren, moving the 199‑unit development closer to construction.

A 21-year-old woman was sexually assaulted near NEIU's North Park campus early Sunday; Chicago police say detectives are investigating and the university has support resources.

Vista Medical Center East pledged roughly $2 million to redeem past-due property taxes after a tax buyer threatened foreclosure. The payment would pause a legal fight that could affect local services and taxing districts.

Two people were stabbed early March 25 on a CTA Red Line train near 47th Street; both were taken to hospitals in fair condition as police investigate.

Ken Griffin’s Park Tower penthouse has been relisted after a buyer’s contract collapsed, returning one of the city’s most-watched luxury listings. Brokers say the sale will be a barometer for downtown demand.

Mars will invest $100M and add roughly 600 jobs in Chicago, expanding its local operations as the company reorganizes after recent deals. Local officials called it a boost for the food sector.

A century-old factory on Chicago’s West Side has been reborn as BandWith Chicago’s permanent home, bringing rehearsal rooms, a recording studio and community programs to East Garfield Park.

Local clergy and faith groups will gather at Grant Park this Saturday for a No Kings rally featuring music, a march and resources for peaceful protest.

Two men were fatally shot late Tuesday on the 7800 block of South Calumet Avenue in Chatham after being approached by several suspects.

A freight train robbery in Lawndale stopped a BNSF freight and left Metra riders facing delays as police investigated. Initial reports say trains were halted, then moved with long delays.

Warm and windy today; a strong front brings likely thunderstorms and a sharp temperature drop Thursday.

A 38-year-old man was arrested after trying to start a fire aboard a CTA Blue Line train in the Loop early Tuesday; police say no injuries were reported.

A new Free Press probe, picked up by FOX 32 Chicago, has renewed scrutiny of the state-funded Peacekeepers program — credited with big drops in shootings but dogged by vetting questions. Policymakers now face pressure to tighten oversight as research and arrests paint conflicting pictures.