Mexican national Jose Manuel Martinez Gomez was sentenced to over eight years in prison for laundering $5.5 million in drug money across the U.S. and back to Mexico.

Hundreds attended the visitation for slain Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera, showing solidarity and honoring her service and dedication as a mother.

Brandy and Monica announce "The Boy Is Mine" tour for October, reconciling their past rivalry and celebrating their respective careers with special guests including Kelly Rowland and Muni Long.

Chester Weger, convicted of the 1960 'Starved Rock' murder, died at 86. Despite maintaining his innocence and seeking to clear his name, his most recent appeal was denied just days before his death.

A semi-truck flipped on I-55 causing closures and delays; a hazmat team managed a resin spill. A separate fatal motorcycle crash on I-94 also led to closures.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to announce his bid for a third term, with the progressive Democrat's decision prompting strategizing among political parties. He has been considering a presidential run in 2028.

A man feared drowned in Fox Lake was found alive and well after a search prompted by his clothes found at the water's edge and concerns for his emotional state.

A 63-year-old man, John Louden, died after stray bullets fired outside his home in Chicago struck him. No arrests have been made; the investigation continues.

Over a single weekend, Chicago experienced widespread violence with 2 deaths and 21 injuries due to shootings across the city, with victims aged 11 to 63. No arrests have been made.

An 11-year-old boy was shot in the back at a Chicago park, and is in good condition. No suspects are in custody and the incident's details are unclear.

Two men are charged in connection with the death of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera; one of them, Jaylin Arnold, was apprehended on a parole violation and drug possession.

Chicago experiences its fourth day of 90+ degrees heat amid a heatwave, with high humidity pushing heat indices over 100 degrees. Potential storms may lead to cooler temperatures later in the week.

Chicago faces a severe heat wave with deadly heat index levels and certain zip codes like 60620, 60623, 60628, and 60651 are most at risk. Cooling centers have been opened citywide.