Chicago experiences a sweltering start to summer with high heat and potential showers, as the solstice brings extended daylight and caution for heat-related illnesses.

Rocky Ahmedyar is accused of attempted murder on estranged wife; judge denied bail; incident involved firearm, threats, and was responded to by Naperville Police.

Terry Luttrell, ex-REO Speedwagon singer, was injured in a car crash after a reunion concert in Illinois; he suffered a broken sternum but is optimistic about recovery.

Cook County projects a $211.4 million budget gap for FY2026, an improvement from the previous year, thanks to fiscal prudence and strategic management despite federal uncertainty.

The South Park Terrace Apartments in Chicago, linked to Frank Lloyd Wright, face neglect and require preservation, with residents facing evacuation due to unsafe conditions.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has detected West Nile virus in 17 counties and urges preventive measures against mosquitoes during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.

Chicago Police seek public help in locating missing 63-year-old Michael Lang, last seen April 16, 2025, with blue eyes, gray hair, and known to frequent areas near Foster and Pulaski Rd.

Former teacher Christina Formella faces fifty-two new charges involving sexual abuse and assault of a minor, with allegations extending over a nearly two-year period.

A 17-year-old has been charged with armed robbery and other misdemeanors in Chicago, following a December 2023 incident. The arrest raises concerns about juvenile crime in the community.

An 18-year-old charged with the armed robbery of two minors in Chicago was arrested shortly after the crime, with a court hearing set for the next day.

Two Chicago police officers and a civilian were injured in a car crash in Woodlawn; all sustained minor injuries. No citations issued; investigation ongoing.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 21 other attorneys general oppose the DOE's weakening of anti-discrimination regulations, arguing it would hurt civil rights.

Authorities are investigating after Laurana Talo was found dead with possible gunshot wounds near Woodstock, Illinois. An autopsy is scheduled. There is no perceived public threat.