A Lake County jury found Jesus Vargas guilty of first-degree murder after prosecutors say he stabbed his partner more than 40 times; Vargas's bond was revoked and a status hearing is set for April 28.

Full Circle Communities has proposed a roughly $64M overhaul of Hollywood House in Edgewater to preserve 197 senior apartments and repair long‑deferred systems. The nonprofit says work could start in spring 2027 if financing lines up.

A sold‑out Late Night Madness pop‑up turned Seafood City's North Mayfair supermarket into a packed dance floor, blending DJs, Filipino street food and multigenerational crowds.

Devin Bush reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30M deal with the Chicago Bears after a breakout 2025 season. The signing fills a vacancy in the middle of the defense.

Su‑Mei Yen's Chapter 11 filing for 18 companies pauses a $187M foreclosure and deepens investor disputes over two South Loop hotels.

Italy’s Bolton Group is buying offices near Fulton Market, including the loft at 600 West Fulton, a sign of renewed investor interest in the West Loop.

A mayor‑filed ordinance named for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson will be introduced at a special City Council meeting March 11 to add protections for poll workers and voters.

Two women died and a passenger was hurt after a wrong-way crash on I-55 near Springfield. Autopsies are scheduled and state police are investigating the collision.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker will unveil a major life‑sciences investment in Bradley Monday; the administration has released few details but says more information will follow.

A 35-year-old man who intervened in a fight at 110 W. Hubbard St. was pushed down a flight of stairs and later died; police arrested a suspect and detectives are investigating.

Six masked suspects forced their way into a Winnetka house Sunday after one posed as a delivery driver; the resident escaped and police are searching for a possible unplated black Acura RDX.

A 31-year-old man was found shot inside a car Sunday night in Lawndale's 4700 block of West Arthington; Area Four detectives are investigating.

Country Club Hills’ Baby’s Cheesesteak & Lemonade has opened a downtown Joliet location, serving its signature crispy cheesesteaks and lemonade slushies with carryout and catering options.