A house fire in a Chicago suburb resulted in two deaths and left another critically injured; damage is estimated at $150,000, with the cause under investigation.

Megan Moroney broke the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand attendance record with 15,532 fans, surpassing previous records set by artists like Lil Wayne and Jason Aldean.

President Trump opposes "no cash bail" policies, aiming to federalize D.C.'s police and end such policies in cities like Chicago, despite lower crime rates conflicting with his stance. Legal challenges are anticipated for any federal intervention.

A 14-year-old boy was shot in the back in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood and hospitalized in good condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Chicago experiences warm and humid weather with spotty chances of rain showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service and FOX 32 Chicago.

Chicago's South Austin faced a mass shooting with one fatality and multiple injuries across three separate incidents.

Chicago Police are seeking help to identify suspects in Austin burglaries, sharing images and details of individuals and a vehicle involved in recent incidents.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized Trump and Abbott over redistricting, suggesting he might run for president in 2028, defended Illinois' Democrat-favoring maps, and addressed international issues regarding Israel on "Meet the Press."

Astronaut Jim Lovell of Apollo 13 fame died at 97; his leadership is celebrated for averting a lunar mission disaster, marking an end to an era of early US space exploration.

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.