A South Shore mother was ordered held after prosecutors say she pulled a handgun and pointed it at children outside O’Keeffe School of Excellence. She faces multiple felony counts in Cook County court.

Breakthrough opened a 14-unit transitional housing complex in Garfield Park that pairs apartments with on-site supports for families. The Residences offers two- and three-bedroom units and connected programming.

Rita's Italian Ice is set to open in Clarendon Hills this September at the former Four Sons Mercantile, filling a downtown void left when The Daily Scoop closed. The franchisee says the shop will join village events and bring dozens of flavors to Prospect Avenue.

The Chicago Police Department's marine unit pulled what appeared to be a body from Lake Michigan near Oak Street Beach Friday afternoon; officials have released few details.

CPS and CPD alerted parents after social posts flagged two planned teen takeovers at North Avenue Beach; the city is boosting patrols, checking coolers and reminding families of curfews.

Lawmakers and public-health researchers rallied at Rush to press for a state‑sanctioned overdose prevention pilot on the West Side, citing international evidence and settlement funding.

A 40-year-old man was critically wounded in a midday shooting on the 5800 block of West Division Street in Austin. Police say the suspect fled westbound and detectives are investigating.

Hines agreed to buy Wicker Park Commons for roughly $70 million, taking ownership of the grocery‑anchored plaza at Ashland and Milwaukee. The sale follows a run of U.S. dispositions by the seller, DWS Group.

Low-60s this morning with highs near 81 and scattered storms possible. Stronger storms are more likely Monday–Tuesday; plan accordingly.

Indiana is tying Medicaid payments to hospitals’ commercial prices in a new financing overhaul that aims to direct nearly $1.9 billion toward lower‑cost and rural providers. State officials say the move will pressure high‑priced systems to lower rates.

A confidential recommendation on Larry Hoover’s clemency has been sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The governor now faces a legal and political choice over a decades‑old state murder sentence.

A new childcare index finds infant tuition in Chicago averages about $21,613 a year — roughly the cost of many studio apartments — leaving families and early‑education staff squeezed. Local data shows long waits and limited slots in parts of the city.

A 37-year-old bicyclist was critically injured after a semi struck him on South Kedzie Avenue in Marquette Park; the truck fled and police have launched an investigation.