A tower crane permit was issued March 16, 2026, clearing the final major permit for Southbridge Phase 1C and moving a 12-story, 80-unit project toward vertical construction. The project combines mixed-income housing with a small retail corner on the Near South Side.

Aurora opened a temporary overnight warming center Sunday night at the Financial Empowerment Center, offering 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shelter for residents during a cold snap.

Aurora is weighing a plan to convert the vacant Stolp Island post office at 18 W. Benton St. into an arts center; formal public outreach is slated for April 2026.

A 40-year-old man was critically wounded during a shooting inside a moving vehicle on the 1600 block of West Fullerton Avenue; Area Three detectives are investigating.

Rosalind Franklin University's Helix 51 incubator is set to nearly double, adding wet‑lab space and room for more startups in North Chicago. County leaders say the buildout will deepen a growing bioscience corridor.

A 15-year-old was critically wounded after a shooting at West Park in Joliet; a 14-year-old was also injured and police are canvassing the scene.

Heavy rain Sunday forced the CTA to bypass North/Clybourn and left parts of I‑80 blocked by standing water, prompting shuttles and travel advisories.

An 84-year-old woman found unresponsive in a West Morgan Park home last week was later ruled a homicide, officials say. Examiners identified the victim and investigators continue to probe the case.

A 44-year-old man was shot Sunday night on the 200 block of North Leclaire Avenue in Austin; he was taken to Mount Sinai and is in good condition as police investigate.

Court‑appointed special prosecutors in Cook County billed more than $773,000 in 2024–25, prompting questions about oversight and how appointments are made. Public records and advocates say transparency is limited.

A 33-year-old man was critically wounded after being shot in the face while seated in a car in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood Sunday evening.

Light snow arrives after 10 p.m. Tuesday. Expect slick untreated roads and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Michigan.

Light snow and gusty northwest winds will slow Chicago's Monday commute; expect 1–3 inches and blowing snow through the morning.