A Cook County judge found no probable cause for a burglary charge after a man allegedly descended a 39th‑floor Streeterville building and slipped into a neighbor’s unit; he remains jailed on out‑of‑state warrants.

Milwaukee‑based Colectivo Coffee will convert the landmarked Lincolnwood Service Station into a second Evanston cafe on Central Street, with indoor seating and a large patio planned for late 2026.

A 35-year-old man was shot Sunday night in Austin after a scooter-riding gunman opened fire; he was taken to Mount Sinai and police reported no arrests.

A pedestrian was struck and killed near a Palatine railroad crossing, forcing Metra to warn UP‑NW riders of extensive delays and local street closures.

City oversight dashboards and Tribune reporting show Latino officers rising to a plurality in the Chicago Police Department by year‑end; COPA and OIG say accountability must keep pace.

Chicago police issued a community alert after two weekend group robberies in the South Loop; detectives say teens surrounded and beat victims, taking phones and jewelry.

A new EDGI analysis ties roughly 655 million metric tons CO2e to BP’s Whiting refinery from 2010–2023, putting the plant on a national list of top supplier sources. Local residents and watchdogs say the report sharpens questions about air quality and oversight.

Chicago police warn West Side sellers after at least eight robberies tied to online phone sales; detectives say two men may be involved and are asking for tips.

A man was killed late Sunday on the 5100-block of S. Western Ave in Gage Park after an SUV struck him, police say. The CPD Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

Joliet police say a husband and wife were found dead early Sunday in their home in an apparent murder‑suicide; children were at the house and there is no known public threat.

City and federal plans to rebuild Promontory Point’s shoreline could close the 1930s limestone‑edged park for years, and neighbors and engineers are sharply divided over repair versus replacement. Preservation groups say phased fixes would spare most of the park; planners point to broader shoreline standards and funded design work.

New records show interim CPD Supt. Fred Waller is collecting a $141,608 pension while earning a $210,648 city salary, creating a roughly $352,256 annual total amid budget strain.

A woman was killed and a man injured after a hit-and-run on northbound I‑57 near Halsted; Illinois State Police are investigating.