An Air Pollution Action Day covers much of the Chicago metro as ozone climbs into unhealthy ranges; officials say vulnerable people should limit time outdoors.

20West, a 73-unit midrise in downtown Mount Prospect, sold for $23 million amid a flurry of suburban apartment trades.

Hoffman Estates police say a 25-year-old Elgin man pulled a handgun at a May 14 traffic stop; officers disarmed him and he now faces seven felony counts.

A 17-year-old was killed and two men critically wounded in a Back of the Yards shooting; police found an AK‑47‑style rifle nearby and Area 1 detectives are investigating.

Basis and Lessen listed large Loop blocks for sublease, spotlighting persistent downtown vacancy and a widening gap between trophy buildings and older stock.

Manny’s Deli had its front window shattered in an overnight break-in attempt; staff were inside and no one was hurt. The longtime South Loop deli plans to reopen with the glass boarded.

A Chicago man was charged after police say he shot a woman three times inside a Golden Gate home; she remains in critical condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

A planned teen gathering at 57th Street Beach drew a heavy police response Monday night and snarled northbound Lake Shore Drive.

Four people were wounded late Monday in a shooting on the 4800 block of W. Fulton in Austin. Victims were taken to Mount Sinai and Area 4 detectives are investigating.

Continental Properties will cut the ribbon Thursday on Authentix South Elgin, a $52M, 336‑unit garden‑style community. The complex adds studio through three‑bedroom rentals and on‑site amenities near Lancaster Road.

A South Side yard turned into a buzzing spectacle on Memorial Day when a massive honeybee swarm settled, drawing neighbors and cameras.

Recent Chicago graduates report being screened out by AI and sidelined by layoffs; many are moving home, fast‑tracking grad school or patching together side work while they wait.

Eastbound I-94 lanes in Hammond were closed Tuesday after a police-involved shooting; traffic was diverted at Calumet and Indianapolis Boulevard. Expect delays during the morning commute.