A 25-year-old man was fatally shot in Englewood, Chicago, with the perpetrator firing from a silver car. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.

Metra seeks to make its expanded Loop-O'Hare rail service permanent despite low ridership during a trial period coinciding with the Democratic National Convention.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker celebrated progress in the $1.3 billion I-80 revamp, marking the completion of key bridges and announcing a new DBE Resource Center for minority and female-owned businesses in Will County.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul charges Joshua Gallant with possession of child pornography involving a minor under 13, with ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation.

The article details Chicago's varying weather forecast including sunny skies, potential showers, thunderstorms, and an elevated fire weather risk due to gusty winds and dry conditions.

The entire Chicago Board of Education plans to resign ahead of a shift to a hybrid board structure in 2025, amidst tensions with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez and a looming budget crisis.

A man was critically injured in a shooting during an attempted robbery in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. No arrests have been made, and police are seeking information.

Chicago and Pittsburgh communities hold memorials and protests on the anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel and the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago launched a database with diagnostic images to aid veterinary care and conservation of exotic species, following the loss of Nakili, an eastern black rhino.

Illinois restarts its rental assistance program offering up to $15,000 for tenants in eviction proceedings, funded by $75 million in state money following previous federal support.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that killed a 24-year-old man in Island Lake, identifying a person of interest and a white SUV. No arrests have been made.

Chicago was awarded $4 million to increase non-congregate shelters for homeless youth, split between La Casa Norte and Unity Parenting and Counseling, Inc.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition urging the FRA to mandate a minimum of two crew members on most trains, citing safety and reduced accident risks.