Protests erupted in Chicago against U.S. military strikes in Iran, with demonstrators calling for diplomacy over conflict and criticizing U.S. support for Israeli actions.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing Lissy Ramirez, 14, last seen on June 21 in Chicago. She's 4'11", 120 lbs, with brown eyes and red hair. Public help is sought.

Chicago is experiencing a dangerous heat wave with the OEMC providing resources like cooling centers and safety tips, and ComEd ensuring grid reliability.

A man was injured at Chicago's ‘Playpen’ near Lake Michigan and was transported to the hospital in stable condition; details of the incident remain undisclosed.

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.