An 18-year-old at Rolling Meadows High was taken into custody after an alleged knife threat; police recovered two knives and said no one was hurt.

Maplewood has opened a Glen Ellyn Public House that pairs its Logan Square beers and spirits with a chef-driven kitchen and cocktails in the west suburbs.

A 39-year-old Waukegan man was arrested after child sexual abuse material was traced to a device in his apartment, officials say.

Three North Side apartment complexes — Next, SoNo East and Eight Eleven — were listed for sale, drawing institutional interest and setting up potentially big 2026 deals.

A May 18 construction permit greenlights Dinkel’s Lofts at 3329 N Lincoln, a seven‑story, 42‑unit project that preserves the bakery’s historic façade and neon sign.

A house fire in Old Town sent firefighters onto a North Cleveland roof Thursday; officials have not yet released cause or injury details.

The Field Museum's Pokémon Fossil Museum opens Friday in Chicago, pairing fossil Pokémon with real specimens — including SUE the T. rex — while timed add‑on tickets prove hard to get.

A kitchen fire on the 17th floor at Two East Oak drew a still-and-box alarm and EMS Plan 1; no residents were hospitalized but a pet died. Officials are investigating.

A Franklin Park man was arrested after a Humboldt Park shooting that wounded a 46‑year‑old bystander; police say he faces a felony aggravated-battery charge.

At a crowded town hall last Wednesday, the mayor defended Elk Grove's push for more data centers while neighbors raised alarms about water, power and jobs.

More than $316M in federal grants will fund lead‑pipe removal and PFAS projects across Illinois. The money aims to speed inventories, replacements and small‑system help.

A bat in Park Ridge tested positive for rabies after laboratory confirmation. Officials urge anyone exposed to seek medical care and remind pet owners about vaccinations.

Gusty northeast winds and 4–6 ft waves have put Chicago beaches under advisories through Saturday. Avoid swimming and check daily flags before heading to the lake.