Cook County's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal by President Preckwinkle focuses on equity, recovery, maintaining services without tax hikes or cuts, and incorporates strategic spending and planning for a robust economy.

Illinois AG charges a Quincy woman with sexual assault and child pornography offenses, with potential for lengthy prison sentences. The case, under Kwame Raoul's initiative, is ongoing with the next court date set for October 11.

Markell Hightower has been charged with multiple felonies, including armed robbery and shooting a woman, after his arrest in Chicago by a joint law enforcement task force.

Chicago Police warn about armed robberies linked to dating app meet-ups where victims were led to vacant buildings and threatened or robbed by assailants. The public is advised to be vigilant about meeting arrangements.

A 7-Eleven in Chicago sold a Lotto ticket winning a $1 million jackpot, marking the 14th Lotto millionaire in Illinois this year. The winner has a year to claim the prize.

Chicago chefs, led by Art Smith, raised over $30,000 for hurricane relief with more events planned, including collaborations with Milk Bar and Portillo's.

Cook County's environmental justice survey reveals residents' concerns over issues such as clean water and healthy housing, informing future policy decisions.

Jesus Pena Jr. is charged with first-degree murder in the August shooting of 17-year-old Juan Salgado in Chicago.

Menelik Jackson was convicted of first-degree murder and gun charges for the 2019 fatal shooting of Chicago Officer John Rivera in a case of mistaken identity.

Javan Jamar Thompson from Kankakee was sentenced to ten years for attempting to receive fentanyl and cocaine through the mail. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute.

Cook County's 77 judges, including some with past controversies, quietly campaign for retention in the November elections, while the electorate remains largely unaware of their records.

A fire in Evanston, Illinois, critically injured one and displaced two from a historic home, with rescue and aid efforts underway. Firefighters and the Red Cross responded to the incident.

A Baytown gas station faces a lawsuit for alleged price gouging after Hurricane Beryl, with Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee imposing a $50,000 penalty for increased gas prices.