Elgin police found evidence of gunfire in the 3000 block of Friendship Street early Sunday; no injuries were reported and detectives are seeking tips.

Anwar Nasir, the Louisiana Philharmonic's executive director, will take over leadership of the Grant Park Music Festival. The appointment follows Paul Winberg's announced retirement.

Three abandoned homes burned near 155th and Turlington in Harvey early Tuesday; no injuries were reported and a local power outage was reported as officials push to tackle vacant properties.

House Bill 5387 would let regulators immediately revoke massage-therapy licenses after certain sex-offense convictions; the measure has passed the legislature and heads to Gov. Pritzker.

Chicago-based Clear Skies Hospitality bought The Exchange in the Lower Garden District and says it will keep the club's name and staff while rolling out tech and programming upgrades.

St. Charles pulled the liquor and video‑gaming licenses for Global Brew after alleging unpaid alcohol taxes and unpermitted kitchen work.

An Oak Park police officer shot a 38-year-old driver after a struggle over a gun during a traffic stop on May 31. Illinois State Police are investigating.

Chicago police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted two children inside a DD's Discount restroom in Portage Park; detectives released a suspect description and are asking for tips.

A 48-year-old man was found stabbed to death Monday night in Chatham; Area Two detectives are investigating.

Australian chain Guzman y Gomez closed all eight Chicagoland restaurants on May 22, citing weak U.S. sales; the abrupt exit has prompted a worker lawsuit.

El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park Sept. 12–13 after a 2025 pause amid enforcement fears. The two‑day festival will bring music, food vendors and family programming to Butler Field.

Sunny and breezy this morning with highs near 68°F and gusts up to 25 mph. Rain chances return Friday night into the weekend.

A lender‑owned 12‑story Loop building at 209 W. Jackson is being marketed for apartment conversion, with landmark tax credits and as‑of‑right zoning making a turnaround plausible.