Police and the city's civilian watchdog responded to early-morning gunfire near Columbus and Balbo drives in Grant Park. Dispatch audio captured reports of drag racing and fireworks as officers sealed off Balbo Drive.

State tax waivers are available to residents and businesses in 11 Illinois counties hit by storms. Key deadlines, covered taxes and how to request relief explained.

Thieves rammed a North Lawndale restaurant early Saturday in a failed attempt to steal its ATM; they fled in a white SUV and detectives are investigating.

A 47-year-old woman’s autopsy lists heat stroke as the primary cause of death, marking the fifth heat-linked fatality in the Chicago area since July 1.

A 36‑year‑old motorcyclist died and a 9‑year‑old passenger was critically hurt after a late‑night crash on the 6700 block of South Damen in West Englewood.

A federal complaint says Pitchfork co‑founder Mike Reed moved $564,680 from festival accounts after the Chicago event closed; the company is seeking repayment and an accounting.

A federal jury convicted Christopher Yates of plotting to kill two witnesses in his cousin’s murder trial. He faces federal prison and is set to be sentenced Oct. 28.

A 32-year-old was arrested nearly a year after a West Rogers Park shooting that killed a 29-year-old. Authorities charged him with first-degree murder and set a detention hearing this weekend.

A man was taken into custody after officers recovered a semi-automatic handgun near 61st Pl and Central Park, the 8th District posted.

Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.

A pre-dawn crash on the southbound Dan Ryan near 26th Street left one person dead and briefly shut the freeway as crews worked the scene.

WareSpace bought a vacant Downers Grove warehouse and will convert it into dozens of micro-bay units to serve suburban small businesses. Design and contractor hires are still pending.

Two Chicago officers were injured during a South Side traffic stop; the 22-year-old driver crashed and was taken into custody while charges are pending.