Chicago faces a wet weekend with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with up to 60% chance of rain during the night. Cooler temperatures and potential rain continue into the following week.

Jonathan V. Murray from Lexington has been arrested on charges of sexual assault involving a minor and could face up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

The search for 16-year-old Enrique Salgado, missing for ten days, intensifies, with community and Chicago police involvement. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and black pants.

Kennedy's vaccine advisory panel recommends restrictions on MMRV vaccines for children under 4, advocates for separate MMR and varicella vaccinations, stoking debate and concern among health professionals.

Illinois' unemployment rate declined to 4.4% in August, despite a small drop in nonfarm payrolls. Some sectors saw job gains, while others faced decreases, indicating a complex job market. Overall, year-over-year payroll jobs have increased slightly.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Anthony Artist, last seen on N. Sangamon, with distinctive tattoos, urging the public to assist in the search.

Chicago Police investigate an attempted child luring involving a 14-year-old girl in the Woodlawn neighborhood. The suspect tried to coerce and physically pull the girl into his black sedan.

A 19-year-old is charged with attempted murder in Chicago; his court date is set for September 19, 2025. The female victim is critically injured; details of the incident are unclear.

Governor JB Pritzker's photo with a man accused in a fatal Chicago burglary was removed from a state website amid controversy. The man, Kellen McMiller, appeared with the governor at a violence prevention event before the incident.

Romanian man Florin Nicolae Tarta received a 6 year and 9-month prison sentence for ATM card-skimming in Chicago and New Jersey, causing a loss of $177,280.

Warm weather in Chicago continues with potential storms over the weekend; clear skies expected today with highs around 82°, says the National Weather Service.

A Peoria man was arrested for threatening animal control with a knife and faces charges of aggravated assault and animal cruelty for the maltreatment of dogs.

A man, 53, died after driving the wrong way on DuSable Lake Shore Drive and colliding with an SUV. The other driver, 68, was in good condition. The crash is under investigation.