Chicago prepares for the DNC with mixed business expectations and increased security; some local businesses are optimistic while others are concerned about the impacts.

The Blue Angels practiced for the Chicago Air and Water Show, a weekend event featuring military and aerobatic displays expected to attract over a million spectators.

The NWS confirmed a record 32 tornadoes struck Chicago during a derecho on July 15, surpassing the previous record and marking the area's most prolific tornado event.

A historical Chicago building, once an E2 nightclub site where 21 people died in 2003, may be spared from demolition as the Landmarks Commission considers its significance.

A security guard might face charges after a shooting during a fight at a Chicago strip mall. One man was shot and hospitalized; the guard sustained a broken finger.

Two men were pulled from Lake Michigan near Adler Planetarium, resulting in one fatality. They entered the water despite swim bans due to dangerous conditions.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signs a series of bills enhancing reproductive health protections, addressing potential discrimination and aiding out-of-state patients seeking care.

A 13-year-old Gaza bombing victim, Khalil Abu Shaban, arrived in Chicago for prosthetic legs and medical care, welcomed warmly by supporters and a nonprofit.

Chicago Police issued an alert after a child luring attempt in the 11th District, involving a suspect in a black GMC truck who approached two children but fled when they refused.

Sunny skies with mid-70s temperatures are expected in Chicago, but the National Weather Service warns of dangerous swimming conditions at northwestern Indiana beaches starting tonight through Saturday.

Illinois officials warn drivers of phishing texts claiming to be from "Illinois Tollway Services" about unpaid tolls, advising that such messages are fraudulent and to report them.

A dog in Chicago was spayed at Banfield Pet Hospital instead of receiving a scheduled teeth cleaning. The incident sparked discussions regarding a proposed mandatory spay/neuter ordinance. Banfield is investigating and providing care for the dog.

A suburban Chicago man pleaded guilty to illegally exporting firearm parts to Israel, misleading authorities by labeling them as other goods. He faces up to ten years in prison.