An appeals court ruling cleared La Grange to move ahead with a long‑delayed 50th Street storm sewer project that aims to ease chronic south‑side flooding. Officials say permitting and bidding can now resume.

One year after his Pilsen killing, Bibiano Ruano's family says detectives confirmed surveillance footage exists and a $10,000 reward is available, yet the case remains unsolved.

The Tiulenev family says they fled Russia after threats and an arson attack, yet some relatives were denied asylum and remain detained as appeals and habeas filings proceed.

A federal complaint says Pitchfork co‑founder Mike Reed moved $564,680 from festival accounts after the Chicago event closed; the company is seeking repayment and an accounting.

Civic Center Aquatic Park and Winrock Pool were closed Friday while police investigated a reported threat. Authorities say the threat has not been confirmed.

Family-run Pelago Cafe has opened at 325 Waukegan Ave in Highwood. The cousins behind the shop say the menu is a love letter to their Emilia‑Romagna roots.

A federal jury convicted Christopher Yates of plotting to kill two witnesses in his cousin’s murder trial. He faces federal prison and is set to be sentenced Oct. 28.

Mostly sunny Saturday with highs near 79°F and breezy northeast winds. Heat returns early next week with highs into the 90s and cooling centers available.

A 32-year-old was arrested nearly a year after a West Rogers Park shooting that killed a 29-year-old. Authorities charged him with first-degree murder and set a detention hearing this weekend.

Prosecutors say former Argo superintendent William Toulios charged at least $13,000 in personal expenses to a district card, including payments to adult websites.

A crash in Hegewisch on Friday morning left two men dead after a semitrailer and a Dodge Grand Caravan collided on East 130th Street; CPD's Major Accidents unit is investigating.

A man was taken into custody after officers recovered a semi-automatic handgun near 61st Pl and Central Park, the 8th District posted.

Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.