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Chicago settled with DoorDash for $18 million over deceptive practices affecting restaurants, consumers, and drivers, affirming its dedication to fair market practices.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A sit-in by suburban mothers outside Broadview ICE led to arrests as tensions over federal immigration enforcement continue to rise. Legal battles and court orders are reshaping how agents operate at the site.
A 27-year-old was arrested this week in Austin in connection with a July shooting that wounded a 25-year-old. He faces two felony counts and is due in Cook County court.
Weather & Environment in ...
A roof collapse due to heavy snow forced the Wilmette post office to close, rerouting services to Winnetka; no injuries were reported. Repair timeline is uncertain.
Protesters clashed with police at an ICE facility in Broadview, leading to 21 arrests amid tensions over a judge's order to release detainees without serious criminal histories.
Illinois is set to ban hemp-derived THC products such as Delta-8 and Delta-9 within a year, impacting local businesses and potentially pushing demand into gray markets.
21-year-old Christian Doss from Justice has been missing for nearly a week, last seen on Nov. 7. Police and family are searching, emphasizing his medical needs.
Scuffles outside Broadview’s ICE processing center left at least five people in custody after a faith-led protest turned tense.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Hines broke ground on a five-story, 306-unit mixed-use project at 1200 E. Diehl Road in Naperville, bringing apartments, 15,000 sq ft of retail and a big amenity lineup to a former office site.
A woman was killed by a CTA Blue Line train near Logan Square, leading to significant delays and alternative transport offered by the CTA. A death investigation is underway.
A Preview 2026 forecast finds downtown Chicago will get only a trickle of new apartments through 2026, keeping pressure on rents and shifting activity to the suburbs.
Two West Chicago brothers say they patrol the suburbs to document ICE activity during Operation Midway Blitz; their videos and a recent traffic stop have prompted attention and legal questions.
A 61-year-old man was found shot to death in a gangway in Auburn Gresham early Friday; Area Two detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.
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