Chicago leaders, during MLK events, criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies, with Mayor Johnson and others addressing recent ICE actions and advocating for policy changes in honor of King's legacy.

Orland Park has approved an Amazon commercial development, projected to create jobs and tax revenue, though facing community concerns over traffic and transparency.

A conveyor-belt blaze at Ford's Chicago Assembly plant near 130th and Torrence was extinguished Monday; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Cinnaire closed a $134M LIHTC fund this week to finance 12 projects across five states, aimed at creating or preserving about 950 affordable homes. The fund includes a 197-unit Madison project and supportive housing in Michigan and Indiana.

A Chesterton High sophomore says he received a racist handwritten note and was suspended after reporting it. His family has filed a federal civil‑rights complaint.

Toyota on Western will expand and renovate its South Side dealership at 6941 S. Western Ave., adding 4,000 sq ft, four service lifts and updated service bays by late 2026.

Zillow’s Chicago analysis says privately marketed “pocket” listings cluster in majority‑white neighborhoods, prompting a public fight between the MLS, brokerages and state lawmakers.

Two Chicago firefighters and a civilian were hospitalized after a West Town apartment fire Monday night. A mayday was issued and cleared as crews knocked the blaze down.

A man was found unresponsive on the 2300 block of South Sacramento Avenue Monday evening and later died at Mount Sinai, police said.

A proposed Illinois law would give rideshare drivers a path to bargain with Uber and Lyft while keeping contractor status, organizers say it could curb unfair deactivations.

Cleo's Southern Cuisine has opened at 2826 N. Lincoln Ave in Lakeview, bringing its fried catfish, The Ten and a 24‑karat muffin to the North Side.

ComEd filed a new $15.3 billion grid plan for 2028–2031 to beef up poles, substations and meters so the system can handle more EVs, data centers and solar while adding only a few dollars to monthly bills.

A South Side fight left a 47-year-old man shot twice in the shoulder; police say he was taken to UChicago Medical Center and later placed in custody.