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.

Chicago’s Letter AI landed a $40M Series B led by Battery Ventures and launched Letter Compass to bring AI coaching into live deals. The company says it will triple hiring this year.

Dots Cafe, a family-run coffee shop from brothers Michael and Rob Young, is taking shape at 2000 W. Addison in Roscoe Village with a spring opening targeted.

A Chicago man is jailed after prosecutors say he led Hinsdale and Oak Brook police on a pre-dawn chase that ended near Jorie Plaza. Authorities say the stolen Ford reached about 73 mph and burglary tools were found in the car.

A security guard was critically wounded Tuesday on the 9400 block of South Ashland in Washington Heights. Police recovered a handgun and Area One detectives are investigating.

Deported Bali convict Tommy Schaefer arrived in Chicago this week to face federal conspiracy and evidence-tampering charges tied to the 2014 'suitcase' killing.