A 19-year-old Douglass Park resident was charged in April after prosecutors say he shot a man who was seated in a car on May 25, 2025. The suspect faces attempted murder and weapons counts and is due in court Friday.

A shopper found a hidden camera under the sink at the Village Discount Outlet bathroom in Logan Square; police recovered the device and coded the case as a sex offense. Investigators are reviewing the camera and any possible recordings.

A 22-year-old was arrested after a Nov. 22 Belmont Cragin shooting left a 29-year-old man in critical condition. Police say charges have been filed.

A $30M stormwater-and-park project and a nearly finished turf field anchor Robbins' pitch to developers as Mayor Darren Bryant declares the village open for business.

Police are searching for a suspect after a Red Line rider was punched in Goose Island; the victim suffered a broken nose and concussion.

FBI and Naperville police responded to a robbery at the Fifth Third branch on East Ogden; no injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing.

A 24-year-old was shot in the hand during an attempted robbery in a Chatham alley Thursday night; Area Two detectives are asking for tips.

Starbucks unveiled an 'uplifted' Old Irving Park cafe with couches and local art as part of its Back to Starbucks revamp. The chain says the redesigns aim to get customers lingering again.

The DNC voted to condemn dark money at its New Orleans meeting but declined to single out AIPAC after heavy spending in Illinois primaries. The move underscores tensions between progressives and party leaders.

Karaoke Camper is turning its pop‑up into Anthem Karaoke at 1707 Benson Ave in downtown Evanston, with six decade‑themed private rooms and a bar.

A realistic‑looking water gun tied to a 'senior assassin' prank prompted a brief lockdown at Dundee Highlands Elementary and led to an 18‑year‑old's arrest.

The former Salesforce offices at 111 W. Illinois are becoming 111 Point: 153 apartments with high‑end finishes, Peloton facilities and a coworking lounge. Move‑ins begin May 22.

A welfare check in Highwood ended with an officer shooting a man who allegedly pointed a gun; authorities say the weapon appeared to be a replica and an autopsy is scheduled.