Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 15-year-old Sara Akhlas, last seen on West 71st Street. She has brown eyes, black hair, and is 5'2". The public is urged to contact authorities with any information.

26 dogs were rescued from a Chicago home following an animal cruelty complaint; no arrests have been made yet. The incident strains the city's near-capacity animal shelters.

Illinois becomes the first state to mandate annual mental health screenings for public school students from third to twelfth grade, set to start in the 2027-2028 school year.

Two men were shot in separate incidents in Chicago's Logan Square and Avondale neighborhoods, with one in critical condition. No arrests have been made.

Andrew McGann, with Chicago roots, is charged with the double homicide of a couple in Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, where the victims were hiking with their children.

Chicago faces an Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke, impacting sensitive groups' health as Lollapalooza unfolds; officials advise caution.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit with other states against the Trump administration's policies affecting health care for transgender youths, asserting these federal actions are unlawful and overreaching.

Fifteen businesses in Gurnee were burglarized in a "coordinated" crime spree, with damaged windows and varying reports of theft. Police seek leads through surveillance footage.

A missing 9-year-old boy, Nathan Forde, was found safe in Glen Ellyn after disappearing in Elmhurst while biking. His whereabouts during the disappearance remain unknown.

Chicago Police Department plans DUI Saturation Patrol for the 1st District, focusing on impaired driving, speed, and seat belt violations from August 2-3, 2025.

Chicago faces health concerns due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, causing "unhealthy" air quality and prompting advisories to stay indoors. Despite sunny weather, the smoke remains persistent, impacting the air, especially for vulnerable groups.

Chicago's air quality plummeted, making it the world's worst at one point due to Canadian wildfire smoke, according to IQ Air and the Chicago Sun-Times. Health officials advise limited outdoor activity and protective measures.

The body of a missing kayaker was found in the Fox River after an accident occurred while night fishing, possibly involving a collision with a poorly lit boat.