A 30-year-old man was found dead inside a West Side home Wednesday; Chicago police have opened a death investigation and an autopsy is pending.

Barings has provided financing for 161 N. Clark, a rare large-scale loan for a Loop office tower. The move breaks a stretch of quietness among big lenders for downtown office deals.

Habitat and M/I Homes will build 227 townhomes at Highland Park’s former Solo Cup site, with nine acres of open space and 34 homes reserved below the area median income.

Mayor Brandon Johnson named William Cheaks interim head of CDOT. The department veteran says he'll prioritize equitable street spending and clearer public communication.

The Bayless Family Foundation pledged $1 million to the National Museum of Mexican Art to fund a West Wing overhaul in Pilsen and rename the performance space Foro de Artes Bayless. The project is part of a roughly $5 million upgrade through 2028.

A southern Illinois player matched family numbers in the Illinois Lotto Million 2 drawing and won $1,000,005; the numbers came from her mother, who once missed a $6.4M chance.

An interior-demolition permit clears the way to convert 500 N. Michigan into roughly 320 apartments, including 64 affordable units, while keeping retail at street level. The move is a notable step in downtown’s wave of office-to-residential conversions.

Segnatore, a Humboldt Park favorite known for house‑made pasta, will close on May 16, 2026 after five years. The Orbit Group announced the shutdown on social media.

A downtown rider says she fought off a man who groped her on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop. Police are investigating as federal officials press CTA to strengthen security.

A Chicago couple sued after alleging a neighbor secretly recorded an intimate May 2025 conversation at Trump Tower and building staff responded with fines and calls. The suit seeks damages and raises privacy and housing questions.

CPS students can now use their school ID to borrow books, get tutoring and access Chicago Public Library's digital resources without extra paperwork.

Chicago police warned gymgoers after several cars had side windows smashed while patrons worked out at a shopping center on W. Addison.

The City of DeKalb announced a firefighter/paramedic died on Monday; officials have not released a name or cause and funeral arrangements are pending.