Two women were shot, one fatally, in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood near 31st Street Beach. A 22-year-old woman died, and a 20-year-old was injured. No arrests have been made.

A 12-year-old boy in Chicago has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, with few details available due to the confidentiality of juvenile proceedings.

Chicago police are seeking to identify three suspects connected to a June 14 homicide in the 10th District and have issued a community alert for assistance.

Police are searching for Carolyn Jackson, a missing 55-year-old from Chicago, who may require medical attention. She was last seen on S. Champlain Avenue.

Harry Styles has opened a pop-up shop in Chicago for his beauty brand, Pleasing, which offers a variety of products, including a new nail polish collection and themed ice cream flavors.

An arm found on a Waukegan beach was confirmed to belong to missing Milwaukee woman Sade Robinson. Maxwell Anderson faces homicide and other charges related to her death.

Cook County anticipates a $218 million shortfall for 2025 but expects to manage it without layoffs or tax hikes by leveraging a $367 million surplus from 2023 and focusing on long-term budget strategies.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant vetoed the hiring of a consultant for the Landfill Committee, citing redundancy with existing staff and advisors.

The Chicago Police Department alerts the public to a series of robberies in the 002nd District, where victims were robbed meeting social media buyers.

Illinois exports hit a record $78.7 billion in 2023, with the state maintaining its position as a top Midwest exporter and ranking fifth in the U.S. This growth is partly due to a thriving Mexican market and support from the DCEO's trade programs.

Arhaus furniture store has opened in the space formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor at Westfield Old Orchard Mall, with Zara, Puttshack, and Pottery Barn also set to join the location.

CTA Blue Line service was halted between O'Hare and Rosemont due to Fire Department activity, with shuttles provided. Service resumed with minor delays after about an hour.

Three men were shot, one fatally, in Fuller Park, Chicago, after an argument led to gunfire. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.