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.

Charles Leto resigned from the Chicago Park District after being charged with fatally shooting a teenager and wounding another in Douglass Park. The park district has begun a review to address safety concerns following community protests.

A Mexican national was sentenced to 37 months in prison for returning to the U.S. after deportation, with prior felonies including cocaine possession.

A man in his 20s was fatally shot inside a car in Chicago's West Pullman. The incident happened early morning; the shooter remains unidentified, and no arrests have been made.

A Chicago man was charged with felony aggravated battery after an alleged incident at an Elmhurst movie theater involving inappropriate contact with a teenage girl.

Illinois Democrats criticize a Trump-backed tax bill for potential cuts to healthcare, as the state includes music therapy in Medicaid, a move potentially at risk by federal cuts.

Chicago released its ACFR for fiscal year 2024 with positive financial trends and strategic investments acknowledged by Mayor Johnson and other officials.