Firefighters in Gary, Indiana, battled an extensive fire at Collins Pallet Recycling for over 18 hours, fueled by stacked wooden pallets. A gas can was found, prompting an investigation into the fire's cause.

Chicago police seek a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian was fatally struck in Gage Park. The vehicle is a silver Toyota 4Runner with possible front-end damage. Witnesses and information are requested to aid the investigation.

Chicago saw a violent weekend with 4 dead and 23 wounded citywide, including shootings at a West Side block party which resulted in two deaths and seven injuries. No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate the incidents.

Texas Democrats seek support at St. Sabina Church amidst their battle against GOP redistricting plans, alleging disenfranchisement in Black and minority districts.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Alexy Ramirez, 23, last seen in the 6700 block of North Artesian Ave. He is autistic and was wearing a black shirt, tan shorts, and carrying a green backpack.

Chicago anticipates a hot day with potential rain, with highs nearing 90 degrees and chances of showers and thunderstorms at 30 percent later in the afternoon and evening.

The Chicago Bears plan to move forward with constructing a new stadium in Arlington Heights, as confirmed by team president Kevin Warren, with discussions ongoing for tax relief to initiate the project.

The Chicago Police Department announced a DUI Saturation Patrol in the Grand Central District to monitor for impaired driving and other traffic violations.

A Palatine High School employee was charged with child pornography, involving materials depicting minors under 13, following a lead from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed immigration enforcement in Chicago, highlighting a facility expansion in Indiana for detaining the "worst of the worst." The "Speedway Slammer" moniker for the facility stirred controversy.

Chicago Police seek public help to identify suspects in an ATM theft in Garfield Park on August 5. Four male suspects, dressed in dark clothing with masks and gloves, are described in detail with unique clothing features. Images have been released.

The U.S. Navy is probing the death of a sailor at Naval Station Great Lakes, with details scant due to an ongoing investigation and notification of kin.

Body recovered from a reservoir in DuPage County, ending the search for missing swimmer, 52-year-old Hipolito Hernandez.