Amtrak canceled routes including Borealis Chicago-St. Paul due to corroded railcars, with passengers rerouted to buses, impacting service like the Hiawatha and Downeaster lines.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with 50 attorneys general, filed for approval of a $39.1 million settlement with Apotex Inc. over alleged drug price inflation and competition stifling, with compensation potentially available for eligible Illinois consumers.

A convicted sex offender, Farrell Theis, was charged with child pornography after allegedly taking photos of boys at a Joliet pool. He was arrested following an incident at the Inwood Athletic Club.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 19 other attorneys general, calls on the legal community to resist the Trump administration's intimidation and retribution aimed at legal professionals.

Lady Gaga announces her "Mayhem Ball" world tour, including two shows in Chicago on September 15 and 17 at the United Center, after the positive response to her latest album.

Illinois returned 1,500 acres of land to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, addressing historical injustices from the 1820s. The land includes Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area and will remain accessible to the public.

Trump signs an order for a review of Jenner & Block's clearances and contracts, citing the firm's challenges to his policies and past ties to Mueller team member Weissman.

The Chicago Archdiocese has filed a counterclaim suggesting men fabricated abuse claims against defrocked priest Daniel McCormack for money, uncovering the alleged scheme through prison phone recordings.

Progressive TikToker Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois, challenging incumbent Democrat Jan Schakowsky with a platform critiquing Trump and Musk. She raised $100k in hours and seeks to represent younger constituents.

The Illinois State Fair announces its 2025 lineup including Monsters of Destruction, rodeo events, tractor pulls, and a Demolition Derby at The Arena from August 7-17.

A 13-year-old boy named Tawon Tribble was fatally shot in Chicago's Englewood; circumstances are under investigation with a person of interest questioned.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Willie Clay, last seen on N. Clybourn. He's a 48-year-old Black male, with brown eyes and black hair. Public assistance is sought.

Chicago commuters experienced over an hour's delay during rush hour due to an unauthorized person on CTA train tracks. The individual was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.