A United Airlines Newark‑to‑Las Vegas flight was diverted to Chicago O'Hare after crew reported an odor; passengers deplaned and are being rebooked.

Crews pulled up parts of new concrete-protected bike lanes and pedestrian islands on Archer Avenue in Brighton Park. CDOT says tweaks will restore parking while keeping safety elements.

Mayor Brandon Johnson said Chicago will update sewers and water lines to protect health and better withstand extreme storms. The plan highlights long‑running lead‑line and flooding problems.

IFM Investors launched an unsolicited takeover bid for Atlas Arteria, the Australian owner of the Chicago Skyway, offering A$4.75 a share that could rise under conditions.

Mayor Brandon Johnson tied a 90,000-job projection to ORD Next and pledged new investment at O’Hare and Midway. City materials show thousands of construction jobs so far.

IDOT is closing nearly all ramps at the I‑80/Chicago Street interchange in Joliet starting Friday night, with detours and temporary signals planned through 2028.

A U‑Haul truck became stuck under Long Grove’s Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, blocking the road and prompting an inspection. The driver was cited and no one was hurt.

A midafternoon ground stop at O'Hare paused inbound flights Tuesday as thunderstorms rolled through Chicago, stalling arrivals and snarling schedules.

Mayor Brandon Johnson marked the start of CTA’s spring Refresh & Renew work as crews return to stations for painting, lighting upgrades and targeted repairs. The 2019 program will expand modestly under the 2026 budget.

Chicago’s latest infrastructure tally shows 170+ miles resurfaced, thousands of repaired sidewalks and new bikeways across neighborhoods.

CTA abruptly ended its Monterrey Security contract on April 20, affecting about 250 guards and redirecting resources to sworn officers, K‑9s and crisis teams.

A blown transformer at the Kluczynski Federal Building in the Loop sent CFD crews to 230 S. Dearborn; officials reported no injuries.

A state bill would force faster IDOT safety reviews of dangerous intersections in southern Will County after several crashes, including a deadly January collision near Manhattan.