It's unclear what led to the shooting, but police said at least a 75-year-old woman was found dead on the stairs of an apartment complex, and a 42-year-old was detained for questioning.

With the elevator in his condo building broken, Larry Brooks needs help from the Oak Lawn Fire Department to help him get to his dialysis appointments — carrying him up and down the stairs.

Hallways and staircases may take you from one space to another, but they can feel a bit bare compared to other parts of the ...