FBI Chicago's threat assessment has local and federal agencies stepping up patrols as fans arrive for the Big Ten tournament at United Center.

A Joliet man faces aggravated animal-cruelty charges after police say he beat his pet rooster outside Gonzalez Fresh Produce. The bird was taken into protective custody and received veterinary care.

A 24-year-old man was found shot to death Monday night in the hallway of an Englewood apartment building. Area One detectives are investigating.

The West Suburban Irish's 33rd annual St. Patrick's Parade returns next Saturday at 10 a.m., stepping through downtown Naperville with bands, dancers and dozens of floats. Organizers say large crowds are expected and officials have posted route and traffic guidance.

The Aon Center's loan has returned to special servicing after missed payments, leaving lenders to weigh workouts ahead of a July 2026 maturity.

Dense fog this morning and a volatile severe‑storm threat late Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Large hail, damaging winds and localized flooding are possible.

A Lake County jury found Jesus Vargas guilty of first-degree murder after prosecutors say he stabbed his partner more than 40 times; Vargas's bond was revoked and a status hearing is set for April 28.

Full Circle Communities has proposed a roughly $64M overhaul of Hollywood House in Edgewater to preserve 197 senior apartments and repair long‑deferred systems. The nonprofit says work could start in spring 2027 if financing lines up.

A sold‑out Late Night Madness pop‑up turned Seafood City's North Mayfair supermarket into a packed dance floor, blending DJs, Filipino street food and multigenerational crowds.

Devin Bush reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30M deal with the Chicago Bears after a breakout 2025 season. The signing fills a vacancy in the middle of the defense.

Su‑Mei Yen's Chapter 11 filing for 18 companies pauses a $187M foreclosure and deepens investor disputes over two South Loop hotels.

Italy’s Bolton Group is buying offices near Fulton Market, including the loft at 600 West Fulton, a sign of renewed investor interest in the West Loop.

A mayor‑filed ordinance named for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson will be introduced at a special City Council meeting March 11 to add protections for poll workers and voters.