A 27-year-old woman died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Navy Pier in Chicago; the circumstances of her entering the water are under investigation.

Gale Street Inn in Chicago's Jefferson Park has closed abruptly after 59 years, surprising customers and leaving the community saddened. Staffing issues were cited as the reason for the closure.

Chicago experienced a rash of shootings as summer began, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries across various neighborhoods, including Englewood. No arrests have been made.

A man was fatally shot and crashed his car in South Peoria; another was injured. Police investigate the incident, which occurred near Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

The Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is permanently closed after mishandling deceased bodies; bodies were found improperly stored, leading to several grievances from families.

Listeria linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo from Kroger and Walmart causes deaths and a pregnancy loss. FreshRealm recalls products. Consumers advised to discard or return items.

A 69-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot to the head in Burnside, Chicago. A person of interest is being questioned in what might be a domestic-related incident.

A pedestrian was critically injured after being hit by a car on the Eisenhower Expressway, involving a total of three vehicles and leading to the temporary closure of outbound lanes.

Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, joined a "White Sox" chant in Vatican City. He also warned against desensitization to high-tech warfare during his address.

Smoque BBQ is suing Weber over its Weber Smoque pellet smoker, alleging trademark infringement and potential customer confusion between the restaurant's brand and Weber's product.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Anaviya Goodwin who has been missing since August 27, 2024, from the 2700 block of North Kedzie Ave.

Cook County launches a grant program to provide $1.4 million to support nonprofit lenders helping local small businesses, with applications open until July 25, 2025.

Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago faces a catastrophic AC failure amidst a heatwave, forcing the transfer of inpatients and redirection of ambulances, with repairs taking several days.