Hood Container signed two leases totaling about 391,560 square feet at 5750–5800 W. 51st St, a major industrial move in Chicago’s I‑55/Midway corridor.

Chicago nursing programs are expanding labs, hiring adjunct faculty and striking hospital partnerships to open more seats as national data show thousands of qualified applicants were turned away.

A federal judge sharply criticized the city after CPD pulled an officer out of a court deposition to strip his police powers, prompting a motion for records. The move has renewed scrutiny of an embattled tactical team.

Orland Park's shift to 12‑hour patrols coincided with a reported 154% jump in traffic stops in February; the union agreement also sets an average of two stops per shift.

A set of caisson and demolition permits on West Jackson suggest Mavrek’s 25‑story, 380‑unit West Loop tower — with an Aldi‑anchored podium — may be closer to breaking ground.

Dense fog blankets Chicago Friday morning; advisory until 10 a.m. CST with warmer air and storms expected later in the day.

A 37-year-old Chicago Heights man was charged after deputies say they found a loaded handgun during a Thursday traffic stop; prosecutors approved felony charges.

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opens in Schaumburg next week with multi-level karting, VR, laser tag and opening-week giveaways for early visitors.

Federal prosecutors in Chicago have opened an antitrust inquiry into major fertilizer makers amid concerns about concentrated markets and rising input costs. The early-stage probe names CF Industries, Mosaic, Nutrien and others.

A federal judge sentenced Hassan Abdellatif to four years and ordered more than $8.8M in restitution after prosecutors say he siphoned WIC benefits across multiple Chicago stores.

An 11-year-old was taken to Lurie Children’s after an alleged sexual assault by classmates near National Teachers Academy; Chicago police and CPS are investigating.

Police say scammers posed as fundraisers on the Near West and South sides, seized phones and drained mobile payment apps. Belmont detectives are investigating.

Permit filings show Au Cheval has targeted a 4,435‑sq‑ft unit with a 575‑sq‑ft patio inside Ashwood 12 South. A local partner is reportedly involved.