The Cook County Board approved an $81 million transportation funding package to improve roads, bridges, and traffic systems, aiming at economic benefits and increased access for residents and visitors.

Randall R. Grueb from Lake Zurich was arrested for possession of child pornography, including images of toddlers, following a cybercrime unit operation with Electronic Detection Canines.

An Arizona woman was sentenced to over eight years for a fraud scheme that provided North Korean IT workers with fake US identities, resulting in over $17 million for the DPRK.

Elmhurst residents were told to stay indoors during a police operation as officers served an arrest warrant. The suspect was captured, and order restored.

Nicholas Young was charged with attempted first-degree murder for a shooting that injured two women in Chicago. He was arrested in Joliet and awaits a detention hearing.

A pedestrian was hit by a South Shore Line train in Gary, Indiana, causing train delays, but service resumed by 8 a.m. The pedestrian's condition is unknown.

Kareim J. Coverson was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy, with orders to repay $614,597.50 and serve 2 years of supervised release.

Chicago Public Schools face a $734 million deficit, leading to 1,500 layoffs including teachers, amidst efforts to balance the budget; the district pushes for structural financial changes over temporary fixes.

Illinois AG secured a $600,000 settlement against Wonolo Inc. for misclassifying workers and failing to pay minimum and overtime wages. Over 3,320 workers will be compensated.

The 9th Circuit Court upheld an injunction against a presidential order that sought to end birthright citizenship, affirming the Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause.

Chicago faces thunderstorms and potential urban flooding after a heatwave, as temperatures near mid-90s and heat indexes hit 103, with over 600 households losing power.

Police warn of a series of burglaries affecting Chicago businesses, with suspects smashing their way into shops and stealing cash and ATMs, urging community vigilance and cooperation.

A Chicago man was sentenced to nearly two years in prison for violating the terms of his supervised release after initial imprisonment on a gun charge.