An interior-demolition permit clears the way to convert 500 N. Michigan into roughly 320 apartments, including 64 affordable units, while keeping retail at street level. The move is a notable step in downtown’s wave of office-to-residential conversions.

Segnatore, a Humboldt Park favorite known for house‑made pasta, will close on May 16, 2026 after five years. The Orbit Group announced the shutdown on social media.

A downtown rider says she fought off a man who groped her on a CTA Red Line train in the Loop. Police are investigating as federal officials press CTA to strengthen security.

A Chicago couple sued after alleging a neighbor secretly recorded an intimate May 2025 conversation at Trump Tower and building staff responded with fines and calls. The suit seeks damages and raises privacy and housing questions.

CPS students can now use their school ID to borrow books, get tutoring and access Chicago Public Library's digital resources without extra paperwork.

Chicago police warned gymgoers after several cars had side windows smashed while patrons worked out at a shopping center on W. Addison.

The City of DeKalb announced a firefighter/paramedic died on Monday; officials have not released a name or cause and funeral arrangements are pending.

CBRE Investment Management paid $151M for Belmont Village's Lincoln Park community, a luxury 149‑unit senior living building that opened in 2019.

A roughly 1.3 MW solar array now covers the Skokie Courthouse and its parking garage, the largest municipal solar installation in Cook County. The project is part of the county’s Clean Energy Plan.

A thaw in the IPO market has Chicago founders and bankers rethinking long‑delayed exits and liquidity plans for employees and investors. Local deal activity could follow.

Aurora’s Committee of the Whole on April 7 includes lead‑service reimbursements, a Fox Valley Park District parking license, lighting buys and a $2M shelter grant.

Home bakers and microbakeries in Chicago are stretching sourdough beyond boules — think plant-based brioche doughnuts, charcoal loaves, bagels and a new Bucktown shop.

A board member at Ever, the Michelin‑starred Fulton Market restaurant, is accused of diverting about $1.4M, prompting an active criminal inquiry.