Illinois and UIC have updated their COVID-19 isolation guidelines, aligning with CDC's relaxed measures that treat the virus similar to other respiratory infections, no longer mandating a five-day isolation for asymptomatic individuals.

Chicago is preparing for the Democratic National Convention with street closures and traffic changes around the United Center and McCormick Place starting Monday, according to officials.

A 16-year-old boy was shot and wounded in South Chicago during a confrontation. He was taken to the hospital in good condition. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

A 78-year-old man was critically injured after being hit by an SUV in a West Town parking lot in Chicago. The driver has not been cited, and the investigation is ongoing.

A 13-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood and was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital. The incident is under investigation and no suspects have been arrested.

Chicago police arrested two males after reports of armed individuals in Roseland; one male was seriously wounded. No arrests in a related gas station shooting injuring three.

A 16-year-old boy suffered a graze wound to the head after a shooting near the Bud Billiken Parade in Chicago. The incident occurred from a verbal altercation and a person of interest is in custody.

The Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 13-year-old Marrayalean Salgado, last seen June 13th in Chicago. She's white Hispanic, 5’02", and was wearing a black sweater and pants.

Chicago is set to enjoy dry and cool weather with sunny skies and a high of 79 degrees. The week ahead is expected to have similar temperate conditions with a limited chance of showers.

Nurses at UI Health are set for a strike on August 19 over wages, staff-to-patient ratios, safety, and paid leave after contract negotiations stalled.

The last piping plover chick at Montrose Beach, Nagamo, began its migration south after its parents left, symbolizing hope for the endangered species.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV on South DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago; the driver stayed on the scene, and an investigation is underway.

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the BACP have introduced a $21.5 million grant to help Chicago's small businesses and nonprofits recover from COVID-19 impacts.