Chicago denied permits for an ALS research fundraising swim in the Chicago River due to safety concerns, suggesting an alternative route. The event by A Long Swim was to highlight river cleanliness and support youth swimming.

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot in Chicago's South Side. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. No arrests have been made; police are investigating.

A woman suffered a non-fatal graze wound in a Sunday night shooting at an Amazon center in Matteson; the incident followed an earlier conflict among employees.

Two young men were fatally shot in separate incidents in Auburn Gresham. Achilles Beasley was killed in a vehicle, and Trumaine Hatchett was shot inside a residence. No suspects have been detained.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find 66-year-old Englewood resident Calvin Swans, who is missing and considered at elevated risk due to his age.

Chicago Police seek help finding missing teen Jaleel Denton, last seen July 10 on the 5300 block of South Hermitage Avenue.

Anthony Maldonado, 23, is charged with murder and attempted murder for a June shooting in Chicago, remaining in custody post his July 12 detention hearing.

Cook County Sheriff's Police seized $2.4 million in goods and firearms from a Chicago store in a fencing operation, leading to felony charges against two men.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul filed an amicus brief opposing the expansion of a toxic waste facility in an overburdened Chicago community, citing environmental justice concerns.

Health officials investigate a gastrointestinal outbreak linked to an Illinois wildlife facility, with 12 reported cases of cryptosporidiosis among volunteers.

Firefighters in North Chicago rescued kittens dumped in a porta-potty and the animals have since been rehomed.

Dolton, Illinois, faces a financial crisis with a $33.5 million judgment from a 2016 fatal police chase lawsuit, but its insurance will only cover about $10.5 million of it.

The CROO study shows Illinois has the US's highest diversity in cannabis business ownership, with 59% of dispensary licenses held by minority or women-owned businesses.