Manny’s Deli had its front window shattered in an overnight break-in attempt; staff were inside and no one was hurt. The longtime South Loop deli plans to reopen with the glass boarded.

A Chicago man was charged after police say he shot a woman three times inside a Golden Gate home; she remains in critical condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

A planned teen gathering at 57th Street Beach drew a heavy police response Monday night and snarled northbound Lake Shore Drive.

Four people were wounded late Monday in a shooting on the 4800 block of W. Fulton in Austin. Victims were taken to Mount Sinai and Area 4 detectives are investigating.

Continental Properties will cut the ribbon Thursday on Authentix South Elgin, a $52M, 336‑unit garden‑style community. The complex adds studio through three‑bedroom rentals and on‑site amenities near Lancaster Road.

A South Side yard turned into a buzzing spectacle on Memorial Day when a massive honeybee swarm settled, drawing neighbors and cameras.

Recent Chicago graduates report being screened out by AI and sidelined by layoffs; many are moving home, fast‑tracking grad school or patching together side work while they wait.

Eastbound I-94 lanes in Hammond were closed Tuesday after a police-involved shooting; traffic was diverted at Calumet and Indianapolis Boulevard. Expect delays during the morning commute.

The Negaunee Foundation pledged $20M to Lyric Opera — half to an education endowment and $10M to guarantee an annual Mozart production.

A fast-moving fire gutted a Crete home on Patriot Lane Monday; everyone inside escaped unharmed. Investigators have not yet determined a cause.

Police issued fines and seized merchandise from street vendors near Millennium Park, emptying parts of the Magnificent Mile and leaving sellers unsure how to get their goods back.

Warm inland highs near 78°F today while the lakeshore stays in the 60s. A backdoor front late Wednesday brings cooler, breezy conditions Thursday.

A 21-year-old driver was shot in a Back of the Yards drive-by and taken to UChicago Medicine in good condition. Detectives are canvassing the area and seeking tips.