Thunderstorms prompted a ground stop at O'Hare Airport, causing delays and cancellations on the Fourth of July, with more potential disruptions expected during the holiday weekend.

Beluga whale Kimalu wakes from anesthesia after a first-of-its-kind surgery to remove cysts at Shedd Aquarium.

A fatal hit and run involving a 15-year-old boy on a bike occurred in Crystal Lake; a Jeep Cherokee is suspected. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office seeks information.

Congress approves Trump's major legislative overhaul, affecting taxes, health coverage, and green initiatives, with concerns over impacts on Medicaid, SNAP benefits, rural hospitals, and the national deficit.

Chicago Police are seeking help to locate Quintin Hall, a 25-year-old missing since June 13. He was last seen on East 74th Street. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them.

Gas prices in Chicago drop to $3.65 per gallon, offering motorists relief as they prepare for Independence Day travel, with even lower national averages and significant decreases from the previous year.

Brian Crowder, an ex-CPS dean, was found guilty of sexually abusing a student, with events beginning over a decade ago. The survivor, now 24, also filed a civil suit. Crowder's defense hints at challenging the convictions. Sentencing awaits.

CMX Cinemas filed for Subchapter V bankruptcy with plans to restructure and maintain operations, keeping 1,400 jobs intact. The chain, hit by financial issues, aims for long-term viability.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads a coalition opposing the end of a humanitarian parole program which protects over 500,000 immigrants from countries like Cuba and Haiti, highlighting its importance to individuals and state economies.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 24-year-old Kaci O'Hara, last seen June 23, 2025, expressing mental health concerns.

A man was critically injured in a shooting on a Chicago Red Line train following an argument that turned violent. The shooter fled and remains unidentified.

Cook County Sheriff's Office used a drone to locate a missing man with diabetes and dementia in a forest preserve.

Chicago airports prepare for 1.86 million passengers over the summer holiday period, with traffic expected to be significantly higher than in previous years.