A former Bardstown Bourbon HR VP alleges she was fired after reporting widespread gender bias and regulatory lapses at the distillery now owned by Pritzker Private Capital.

Dense fog cuts morning visibility across Chicago; showers tonight and a warm surge arrive Friday.

A Tinley Park father urged the FBI to take over the unsolved 2008 Lane Bryant slayings as investigators retest evidence and the family offers a $200K reward.

A Palmolive Building condo sold for less than it fetched in 2006, underscoring price pressure at the top end of Chicago's condo market.

Jury selection starts this week in Cook County as four lawsuits accuse Abbott’s preterm formulas of causing NEC. The trial could affect hundreds of related cases.

Kankakee police arrested a 36-year-old man after an alleged Feb. 24 shooting that struck a vehicle and a nearby home; authorities say no one was injured. Evidence including a spent 9mm casing and surveillance video has been turned over to prosecutors.

Ceremonial shovels hit the ground Tuesday as Chicago broke ground on a privately financed 22,000‑seat stadium at The 78. Community groups pressed for housing and transit commitments.

Cook County identified 15-year-old Jayden Magdaleno after a single-vehicle crash in Oak Lawn; three juveniles were in the car and police say the investigation is ongoing.

Lollapalooza will run July 30–Aug. 2, 2026 at Grant Park in Chicago; the full lineup is still pending and ticket details will follow on official channels.

Six shots struck a house and nearby church on Aurora's North State Street; police seized three firearms and briefly detained three people. No injuries were reported.

Crow Holdings paid $44M for The Overlook at Oak Brook, a newly built, largely leased retail center across from Oakbrook Center. The sale marks a modest gain for the prior owner.

Cross Street has folded longtime manager Peak Properties into its residential arm, combining local management with a larger national leasing and management platform. The move preserves Peak’s Chicago brand while giving Cross Street scale to pursue bigger multifamily assignments.

A grooming van was stolen from the 2200 block of North Clybourn in Lincoln Park with dogs inside; the salon says police are investigating.