Trustees approved an agreement to pay for a U.S. Census special count that officials say could lift Oswego’s official population above 40,000 and add roughly $1.5M a year.

A 44-year-old jogger was sexually assaulted near Rainbow Beach Park early Saturday; Chicago police are asking for tips and any photos or video from the area.

A Chicago Fed analysis finds homeowners insurance rose faster than incomes in parts of the Seventh District, squeezing low‑income households and raising cancellation risk.

Showers and gusty winds Tuesday; a much larger severe threat is possible Wednesday. Allow extra time, secure outdoor items and monitor forecasts.

Distribution 2000 has taken the full 453,568‑sqft Windham Industrial Center VI in Romeoville, signaling ongoing appetite for big‑box logistics near Chicago. The deal pairs a food‑grade 3PL with a modern, fully docked facility in the I‑55 corridor.

Illinois lawmakers used DACA’s 14th anniversary to press for citizenship pathways and warned a recent BIA ruling has weakened procedural protections for Dreamers.

A Plainfield man faces felony hate‑crime counts after prosecutors say he pushed a 9‑year‑old, hurled a racial slur and threw the boy’s bike in west Naperville.

Cicero launched a $96M HUD-backed program to help homeowners install backflow valves and fund stormwater and sewer upgrades. Officials say the plan pairs quick fixes with long-term infrastructure work.

Two 23‑year‑olds who built a viral pop‑up are opening a frozen Greek yogurt shop in Lincoln Park after sell‑out drops.

Huntington Bank has added office space in the Loop, bucking a wider downtown downsizing trend and underscoring demand for upgraded, trophy buildings. The move spotlights how selective wins are shaping recovery pockets.

A 22-year-old Evanston employee was charged after prosecutors allege he sexually abused a resident with disabilities at an assisted‑living facility. The Attorney General’s MFCU is prosecuting.

Two people were taken into custody after a traffic stop near 48th and Kedzie where police recovered weapons, a narcotic and numerous shell casings. Investigators are processing evidence.

Cook County lenders filed 1,633 foreclosure lawsuits in March–April, led by a $45.3M suit on the Buckingham in the Loop.