The last White Castle on University Avenue has closed after a property sale, ending a roughly century-long presence on the corridor. The building was sold and no reuse has been announced.

Thieves rammed a North Lawndale restaurant early Saturday in a failed attempt to steal its ATM; they fled in a white SUV and detectives are investigating.

Abbott Northwestern’s new $1B, 10-story tower adds 30 ORs, 190 rooms and robotics, with first patients scheduled for Aug. 29, 2026.