A Jefferson Park attorney and community activist announced a bid to unseat Ald. James Gardiner and said they'd be Chicago's first transgender alderperson if elected.

Chicago City Council approved a 325‑unit plan to convert the Universal Overall building and add a 27‑story tower at 1060 W. Van Buren, clearing the way for construction.

A 36-year-old man was shot Tuesday night in the 7600 block of North Paulina in Rogers Park and taken to St. Francis Hospital in critical condition.

A 34-year-old man died after his car left the road and struck a tree on Hamlin Boulevard near Washington Boulevard on Chicago’s West Side.

Officers in the 9th District arrested suspects and recovered a handgun and a rifle reported stolen near 35th and Western.

A 55-year-old man was wounded in the hip during a fight on a West Side Blue Line train early Wednesday; police say the suspect fled and detectives are investigating.

Sunny but blustery today with gusts up to 25 mph and a Small Craft Advisory on Lake Michigan. Warm Friday before a weekend cool-down and light snow chances.

A structure fire on the 5500 block of N East River Road sent a massive plume of black smoke visible from I‑90; officials say the blaze was knocked out and no injuries were reported.

The Village of Dolton paid $30,000 to settle a federal suit after a 2010 Camry was seized in 2023. Documents show the check is dated Dec. 4, 2025.

Nearly $25M in foreclosure suits target the Lake Point Tower penthouse owner's small‑building portfolio in Chinatown and Bridgeport. Lenders have asked a judge to appoint a receiver.

Trader Joe’s has signed a lease for the former CVS at 2053 N. Milwaukee Ave., bringing the national grocer to Logan Square. Officials confirm the deal but no opening date yet.

Nashville’s Hattie B’s opens at Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville on Thursday and plans River North and Wicker Park locations. The chain brings its signature spicy chicken and Southern sides to Chicago.

Sonar surveys flagged roughly 270 underwater anomalies in Cook County. Sheriff’s crews pulled four vehicles this week as investigators hunt for ties to cold missing‑person cases.