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.

A man was shot in Chicago's River North area after a fight, and the shooter has not been apprehended. Witnesses report the incident unfolded near a pizza restaurant.

A coalition of attorneys general, led by Kwame Raoul, won an injunction against the Trump administration's attempt to tie transportation funding to state compliance with its immigration policies.

The Chicago Police Department issued a warning about a series of armed robberies in various Chicago neighborhoods, involving assailants using a black Acura sedan.

Chicago faces extreme heat with temperatures near 96°F and heat indexes of 105°F, strong winds up to 40 mph, and persistent high humidity, causing discomfort into early next week.