Chicago expects a sunny start to the weekend with high temperatures, but thunderstorms may develop by Saturday night. A 30% chance of rain and a low around 76 degrees are forecasted for the evening.

Lake County intensifies mosquito control efforts to combat West Nile virus, following increased numbers of infected mosquitoes in the area, and local health officials advise residents on protective measures.

Markell Reeves is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder in a fatal chase incident in Woodlawn that killed Damica Nickerson and injured others.

UnitedHealth may have to divest 164 locations for its Amedisys acquisition to maintain healthcare competition, as proposed by AG Kwame Raoul and others.

A motorcyclist died in Hyde Park after colliding with a sedan while allegedly running a traffic signal. The rider passed away at the hospital; sedan occupants are in good condition. No arrests or citations have been reported.

Chicago awaits an appellate court decision on whether serious police misconduct hearings can be conducted privately, affecting public access to police disciplinary actions.

Wrigley Field held a naturalization ceremony where 977 individuals from 109 countries became American citizens, amidst a tense political climate on immigration.

Lake County man, Agustin Prado, sentenced to seven years for gun trafficking, with co-defendant Cesar Morales previously receiving a 12-year sentence.

Chicago faces a persistent heatwave with temperatures soaring into the 90s, high humidity, and the heat index nearing 100. Limited relief is expected, with sparse chances of rain.

A man in Chicago faces multiple charges, including a felony for aggravated discharge of a firearm, after a drive-thru shooting incident at McDonald's. No injuries were reported.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul launches "Operation Robocall Roundup" to fight illegal robocalls, issuing warnings to 37 telecom companies for non-compliance with FCC rules.

A Chicago man, Elias Rodriguez, was indicted on hate crime and murder charges for the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, with antisemitism suggested as a motive.

Chicago Police issued a community alert after a hit-and-run in Englewood involving a black Kia Seltos, and are seeking public help to locate the driver.