A 35-year-old man was arrested after police say he shot a 55-year-old during an armed robbery on Chicago's West Side.

The FAA recommended $10 million for a new control tower at Gary/Chicago International, a step officials say will boost safety and support the airport’s cargo push.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 18 years for a Dec. 23, 2021 Oakbrook Center shooting that wounded four bystanders. DuPage prosecutors said the sentence reflects a firm response to public violence.

City Council cleared rezonings for two mid‑rise projects in Ukrainian Village and Bucktown, opening the way for 70 new apartments and renewed construction activity. The approvals came amid a broader restart of the city’s zoning pipeline.

A 34-year-old man was found shot Wednesday in the 400 block of North Central Avenue in Austin and was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital in grave condition. Detectives say the shooting is under investigation.

Officer Kevin Mangan was seriously injured in a McKinley Park assault; family says he’s lucky to be alive and faces a long recovery.

A DuPage County deputy was fired and charged after investigators say child sexual‑abuse material was found at his Lisle home; he faces three dissemination counts and returns to court on June 15.

Chicago police released suspect descriptions after an armed robbery at the Thorndale Red Line station and are seeking tips from riders.

Yitzy Klor’s YK Investments has returned with a $98M deconversion bid at 200 North Dearborn. Owners will vote as financing and past stalled deals linger as concerns.

A statewide survey found microplastics in Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and other Illinois waterways, prompting renewed calls for stronger source controls.

CityPads sold Tapestry Station, a 120‑unit building at 740 Main St. in Evanston, to TLC Management for about $38 million in a 1031 exchange. The property opened in early 2024 and includes rooftop, parking and coworking amenities.

A 20-year-old Chicago man was arrested and charged after police linked him to a March South Side stabbing and an alleged vehicle burglary.

Scion and Ares formed a joint venture to buy a 12‑property, 7,578‑bed student housing portfolio for about $910M, expanding Scion’s national footprint. Scion will operate the assets while Ares supplies institutional capital.