A Cook County Organized Crime Division search in Dolton led to arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs, three firearms and thousands in cash.

A 7 Brew drive‑thru is proposed for Prairie Centre in St. Charles, with city planners reviewing plans and a late‑August target if permits are approved.

A ULI panel pitched remaking Stony Island Avenue into a South Shore hub with streetscape, housing and transit ideas; a final report is expected in early May.

Cold, gusty weather meets Chicago’s river‑dyeing and downtown St. Patrick’s parade Saturday; here’s the local forecast and what to pack.

A Near West traffic stop ended with one person in custody and a firearm seized, police say. The 12th District posted the brief update on X.

The Railroad Retirement Board is reportedly negotiating a move to 231 S. LaSalle while the GSA prepares the William O. Lipinski Federal Building for sale.

Organizers say the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon injected $756 million into the metro economy and set a record $47.1 million for charity. The uptick supported thousands of jobs across hospitality and retail.

A Chicago man was arrested Wednesday in connection with a December 2024 South Side hit-and-run that killed a 77-year-old man.

Sublease listings shrank to about 8% of Chicago’s 95.6M SF office stock, easing a major supply overhang and tightening market conditions.

A global study of Google reviews placed Chicago last out of 155 cities for mechanic trustworthiness, giving the city a 10/100 score. The ranking reflects review language more than audits.

A pooled Neighborhood Capital Fund awarded nearly $7.86M in its first round to community-led projects across Chicago’s South and West sides, funding clinics, cultural spaces and a new Bronzeville cafe. The grants aim to close late-stage financing gaps so projects can start construction quickly.

Convexity's revised plan for 7 W. Elm would bring a 28‑story tower with 307 apartments, 24,000 sq ft of retail and rooftop amenities as permits move through city review.

Police say a 25-year-old was arrested about 20 minutes after robbing a woman at gunpoint on West Roosevelt Road in the South Loop. He faces armed‑robbery and weapons charges.