A South Side foundation in memory of 17-year-old Boaz Flemister will fund counseling and competitions to help dancers process grief after his death.

A man was found dead inside a Lake in the Hills home after a reported fire on Brittany Bend; officials say the scene appears not suspicious and investigators are on the scene.

An EF-1 tornado damaged a section of Rivian's Normal plant, pausing R2 operations while crews assess repairs. No injuries were reported and Rivian says it expects to restart Building 2 this week.

Chicago’s latest infrastructure tally shows 170+ miles resurfaced, thousands of repaired sidewalks and new bikeways across neighborhoods.

A 33-year-old was arrested after firing shots inside a parked CTA bus at the Midway Bus Depot; the vehicle was damaged and no one was hurt.

Whitney Young principal Rickey Harris says he was unharmed after his car was struck by gunfire Friday night. He plans to review intersection camera footage as police investigate.

Cool morning, warm afternoon: scattered storms expected after 3 p.m. Gusts to 30 mph and small‑craft advisories on Lake Michigan.

A Nakash affiliate allegedly defaulted on a $35M mortgage for the Hotel Lincoln; the loan has moved to special servicing and LNR Partners is weighing a three-year extension.

Near West officers recovered a firearm after a street stop at Throop Park and arrested one person, who was charged with unlawful use of a weapon.

Chicago police released images of nine people wanted in a beating aboard a Loop CTA train last Tuesday. Detectives are asking riders with tips or video to come forward.

A Sycamore mother says she’s still waiting for justice as the teen‑stabbing case returns to court this week. Judges will weigh a defense bid to move the case into juvenile court.

Deputies say a 25-year-old was removed from the CTA Red Line after being seen smoking; they recovered a loaded handgun and charged him with unlawful possession.

CTA abruptly ended its Monterrey Security contract on April 20, affecting about 250 guards and redirecting resources to sworn officers, K‑9s and crisis teams.