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Strategic Properties sells Wave Lakeview for a slight loss amidst Chicagos booming rental market and economic pressures. The firm, known for converting condos to apartments, sold the 207-unit building for $56.8 million, a $200,000 decrease from its 2017 purchase price. Despite strong rental demand, several buildings have sold for less than their previous valuations due to higher interest rates. Strategic Properties has faced challenges, including failed large deconversion deals, but remains active in Chicagos real estate market.

Big changes are coming to Illinois high school football! The IHSA is expanding the playoffs by 128 teams, making each of the eight classes feature 48 teams instead of 32. The season will start a week earlier, and the traditional Week Zero scrimmage will be eliminated. Top teams in each class will receive a bye in the first round. Coaches have mixed feelings, with some seeing it as a positive for scheduling and others expressing concerns about the potential increase in teams with fewer wins making the playoffs. The expansion aims to give more teams a chance at the postseason and ease scheduling difficulties for top programs.

In Cook County, Illinois, a woman was found deceased in a domestic-related incident, leading to a mans arrest. Authorities are investigating the cause of death and the events leading up to the disturbance. The public is advised to avoid the area as detectives process the scene.

U.S. Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino returns to Chicago area, leading deportation efforts on Southwest Side and western suburbs. Previous mission sparked fear and controversy, with aggressive tactics and legal challenges. Current operations ongoing, aiming to decrease crime and remove dangerous individuals.

Jim Wipke, a seasoned superintendent with a proven track record, has been appointed as the new leader of Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District one hundred eighty-one. Wipke, who previously served in the highly-ranked Ladue School District, will begin his role on July first, two thousand twenty-six. His five-year contract includes a starting salary of two hundred seventy thousand dollars, with annual raises and a signing bonus. Wipkes extensive experience and commitment to academic excellence make him an ideal fit for the district.

Pediatrician Arrested for Alleged Hotel Pool Assault: Trevor J. Roston, a former hospitalist at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois, has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault involving a teenager with intellectual disabilities. The alleged incident occurred in a hotel swimming pool restroom, where Roston is accused of following the teen and committing the assault. Roston, who was not working as a pediatrician at the time, has been terminated from his position and is being held in jail pending his court appearance.

Get Covered Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to December 31st, offering residents more time to choose or change plans amidst rising costs and policy uncertainties. The state-run marketplace provides free enrollment support and ensures comprehensive coverage with essential health benefits.

Federal Jury Convicts Labar Spann for Racketeering, Murders, and Extortion; Sentencing Scheduled for April 2026

The Nutcracker: City Lights brings a modern twist to the classic ballet, performed by the Monarch Academy of Dance in Batavia. This years production, set in a bustling metropolis, features new elements of movement, color, and sound, blending traditional holiday spirit with classic jazz rhythms. Claras journey to the city introduces her to diverse dancers and a grand show reminiscent of a Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. The production, starting in August, aims to modernize the ballet and make it more accessible to a wider audience.