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View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 WBEZ No tower of glower: Obama Center and its maligned signature building are worthy of consideration https://www.wbez.org/architecture/2026/06/02/museum-tower-obama-presidential-center-maligned-signature-building-worthy-consideration Ever since the Obama Presidential Center began rising out the historic grounds of Jackson Park, its Museum Tower — the campus’ most visible structure — became a riddlesome, what-the-heck-is-this kind of a building. And there was a reason for this. In a city of tall, glassy skyscrapers, the Museum Tower …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 WBEZ Here’s a photo tour inside the Obama Presidential Center https://www.wbez.org/architecture/2026/06/02/photo-tour-inside-obama-presidential-center The Chicago Sun-Times architecture columnist Lee Bey got an [ early first look ][1] at the Obama Presidential Center last week. Designed by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, the center is a five-building complex. Two of the structures — the Forum and a new Chicago Public Library branch — sit …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 NBC Local Popular suburban coffee shop and bakery abruptly closes for good https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/not-something-we-saw-coming-popular-suburban-coffee-shop-and-bakery-abruptly-closes-for-good/3943215/ A popular coffee shop and bakery in a northwest Chicago suburb unexpectedly closed its doors, with little warning to customers and staff. Elder + Oat in West Dundee announced on social media over the weekend that it had served its last latte and baked good. Stream NBC 5 for free, …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 NBC Local At least 9 arrests reported after ‘teen takeover' in Naperville https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/at-least-9-arrests-reported-after-teen-takeover-in-naperville/3943243/ After warning [ over the weekend of the potential for “teen takeovers,” ][1] Naperville police say at least nine teens were arrested Monday. In addition, nearly three dozen citations were issued by police as groups of teens gathered in the downtown area on Monday afternoon and into the evening hours, …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Fox Chicago Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hiker-discovers-body-missing-new-mexico-nuclear-lab-worker-police-say One of the bodies of the 11 mysteriously missing persons that had potential ties to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology has been discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest. Police have identified the remains of [ _Melissa Casias_ ][19] , 54, a missing Los Alamos National …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Fox Chicago White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled for July 24 with enhanced security measures http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/white-house-correspondents-dinner-rescheduled-july-24-enhanced-security-measures **WASHINGTON** \- The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, cut short on April 25 after authorities say a man stormed the Washington Hilton armed with guns and knives and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 24. In an email to members, White House Correspondents' …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Fox Chicago Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat to close June 10 as new land-based casino prepares to open http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/hollywood-casino-aurora-riverboat-close-june-10 #### The Brief * * Hollywood Casino Aurora's riverboat casino is expected to close at 5:59 a.m. June 10. * The new $360 million land-based Hollywood Casino Aurora is scheduled to open June 24. * The new facility will feature gaming, a hotel, restaurants, entertainment space and nearly 1,700 parking …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Fox Chicago Naperville teen takeover leads to 9 arrests: 'No second chances' http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/naperville-teen-takeover-leads-9-arrests-no-second-chances ![][5] article Clockwise: Marshun Smith, Amaree Bivens, Sudais Oyekanmi and Tyler Sims #### The Brief * * Large groups of mostly teens gathered in downtown Naperville on Monday, prompting a heavy police response. * Nine people were arrested and nearly three dozen citations were issued for offenses including battery, assault …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Fox Chicago Jeep crashes into suburban Chicago home http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jeep-crashes-cary-home Image 1 of 3 ▼ ( **Cary Fire Protection District** ) #### The Brief * * A vehicle crashed into the front of an occupied home Monday evening in unincorporated Cary. * Three people inside the house and two people in the vehicle were not seriously injured. * The home …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Federal agents crash into car while detaining man in Albany Park https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/06/02/federal-agents-crash-into-car-while-detaining-man-in-albany-park * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][29] * [ Facebook ][30] * [ Bluesky ][31] * [ Email ][32] * [ Reddit ][33] * [ Flipboard ][34] Federal agents hit a woman’s car while chasing and detaining a man in Albany Park Tuesday morning on the …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times Chicago instala sillas de jardín francesas junto a la Fuente de Buckingham del centro https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2026/06/02/chicago-instala-sillas-de-jardin-francesas-junto-a-la-fuente-de-buckingham-del-centro * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][11] * [ Facebook ][12] * [ Bluesky ][13] * [ Email ][14] * [ Reddit ][15] * [ Flipboard ][16] [ ![][17] ][18] El mejor lugar para cobertura de noticias y cultura latina en Chicago. El Distrito de Parques …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Chicago Sun-Times WGN staffer files $10 million claim related to arrest during 'Operation Midway Blitz' https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/06/02/wgn-staffer-files-10-million-claim-related-to-arrest-during-operation-midway-blitz * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] A WGN staffer has filed a $10 million claim against the federal government after she was forcefully detained and …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Chicago Reader Sparklmami steps into the spotlight with a debut album for Verve https://chicagoreader.com/music/gossip-wolf/sparklmami-body-typical-cats-rich-jones-edging-chaepter-rareforms-prathloons/ ![Ariella Granados, aka Sparklmami, stands behind shiny purple drapes against a green wall, parting the drapes to stick her face through; she wears dramatic cat-eye glasses, a black dress, and elbow-length black gloves][1] Ariella Granados, aka Sparklmami Credit: Daniel Delgado **On Friday, June 5, Verve Records** (in conjunction with Los …
View Article 1:01 p.m. June 2, 2026 Chicago Magazine The Five Freshest Bungalows for Sale https://www.chicagomag.com/real-estate/the-five-freshest-bungalows-for-sale/ The bungalow is an iconic housing style in the Chicago area. You can find them in historic commuter suburbs such as Evanston and Arlington Heights, and of course there’s the [ “Bungalow Belt,” ][1] a crescent-shaped area that stretches along the outskirts of the city. Here, you’ll find an estimated …
View Article 1 p.m. June 2, 2026 CBS Local "Monuments of Stillness" public art exhibition opens on Michigan Avenue from Chicago River to Oak Street Beach https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/monuments-of-stillness-public-art-michigan-avenue/ A new major public art installation opens Tuesday along Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago, featuring the works of sculptor Carole A. Feuerman. Titled "Monuments of Stillness," the installation features 10 huge statues situated along the Magnificent Mile, where it will remain on view through Nov. 2026. ![mag-mile-sculptures.jpg ][26] The statues …
View Article 1 p.m. June 2, 2026 CBS Local Cook County Crime Stoppers offers reward for information in arson fire that killed 4 in West Englewood https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/reward-arson-killed-4-west-englewood/ Cook County Crime Stoppers on Tuesday offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in an arson that killed four family members in Chicago's [ West Englewood neighborhood. ][20] The fire happened on Wednesday, May 20, in the 6200 block of South Paulina Street. The Chicago Fire Department …
View Article 1 p.m. June 2, 2026 CBS Local Work begins to reinstall latest restored stained-glass window at Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/work-reinstall-stained-glass-window-second-presbyterian-church-chicago/ Work was under way Tuesday to reinstall a [ 133-year-old stained-glass window ][13] inside the historic [ Second Presbyterian Church of Chicago in the South Loop. ][14] On Tuesday, the artisans involved were discussing their process and everything that went into restoring the piece of history. The window was designed …
View Article 1 p.m. June 2, 2026 CBS Local Burglars target multiple businesses on Archer Avenue on Chicago's Southwest Side https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/burglars-target-multiple-businesses-archer-avenue-chicago-southwest-side/ Chicago police on Tuesday were looking for the people responsible for a series of smash-and-grab burglaries in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side. Police said at 2:55 a.m., three people broke through a glass window at the Borinken Cakes bakery, at 5328 S. Archer Ave. near the intersection …
View Article 1 p.m. June 2, 2026 CBS Local Senators Durbin, Duckworth call for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign after "Broadview Six" misconduct accusations https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/durbin-duckworth-andrew-boutros-resign-broadview-six-misconduct/ Illinois senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are calling for Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign after [ allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the now-dismissed "Broadview Six" case ][1] came to light. "Andrew Boutros's time as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois has been riddled with …
View Article 1 p.m. June 2, 2026 Capitol Fax Did Illinois legislators call the Bears’ bluff? https://capitolfax.com/2026/06/02/did-illinois-legislators-call-the-bears-bluff/ * [ Sun-Times ][2] … > A source close to the Bears said the General Assembly is “clearly calling the > Bears’ bluff” and daring them to move to Indiana. […] > > “The fact that they’ve been trying to get a stadium for three years, they pass > a …