A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by three assailants in Chicago's Humboldt Park. The shooting occurred around 6:15 p.m. The victim died from multiple head wounds; no arrests have been made.

Doug Emhoff, Second Gentleman, visited Chicago for Democratic fundraisers, where he discussed Israel's security and antisemitism before the Democratic National Convention.

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved $2 million for a new bridge overpass in Kane County to improve safety and infrastructure longevity. The project will replace the old 1989 structure by December 2025.

The Chicago Police Department seeks public help in identifying a suspect from an August armed robbery in Austin where a verbal altercation led to a shooting and bicycle theft.

Chicago Police seek info on a hit-and-run involving a truck that caused a grave injury in the 7th District. A community alert was issued for a 2001-2004 silver Nissan Frontier.

Chicago is facing rain and possible thunderstorms, with 100% chance of precipitation and high winds, potentially leading to severe storms, flooding, and hazardous beach conditions.

A crash at a Chicago intersection involving a police cruiser and a Ford sedan injured four people, including two officers; all injuries were non-life-threatening.

An electrical vault fire at Soho House in Chicago prompted evacuation and a hazmat response, with no injuries reported and ComEd working to restore power.

Two juveniles were arrested in Chicago, charged with vehicular hijacking with a firearm after a carjacking. They were apprehended by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a new property tax equalization factor of 0.9766 for Jefferson County, affecting taxes payable in 2024.

Kevin Marshall was convicted for carjacking resulting in death, murder, and drug-related offenses. He fatally shot Daniel Walter in 2020 and tried to escape in Walter's truck.

A gas leak in northwest Indiana caused I-94 to close, with emergency crews tackling the issue near the Ameriplex complex and a Bass Pro Shop. Traffic was disrupted for hours.

The Oak Brook Park District received a $1.4 million federal grant for the Ginger Creek Pedestrian Bridge and Shoreline Improvement project, as part of a broader $6 million enhancement plan for local park facilities.