Over half of the candidates for Chicago's first elected school board face ballot challenges, with issues like duplicate names or wrong addresses. Hearings begin July 8, potentially affecting voter options.

A man was shot in Chicago while intervening in an assault against a woman. He sustained a grazed neck wound and is in good condition. The shooter fled; no arrests have been made yet.

Delasol, a 33-year-old Bolivian gray titi monkey, has passed away at the Lincoln Park Zoo, outliving her species' average lifespan by over two decades.

Ospreys, once endangered, are flourishing in Chicago due to conservation efforts, including new nesting platforms. The species' revival follows the 1972 DDT ban. Efforts to encourage their presence along the Chicago River are underway.

Chicago airports expect 1.75 million travelers for the July 4th weekend, with O'Hare and Midway increasing handling capacities, and the city advising public transport use due to anticipated traffic.

Chicago Police seek public help after a handgun robbery on the Red Line. Two suspects are described, and the community's involvement is emphasized for safety on public transit.

Jonathan Morris is charged with attempted vehicular hijacking and other felonies after incidents involving a disabled woman and a home invasion in Chicago.

Chicago police alert local businesses about a series of burglaries involving a black Infiniti sedan and suspects using a tire iron to break in and steal cash and electronics.

A series of violent crimes, including armed robberies and carjackings in Chicago, prompts a police community alert, with suspects described as males in dark clothing and ski masks using stolen vehicles.

Crosetti Brand, accused of killing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins and stabbing the boy's mother, was on parole for domestic violence a day before the attack. The case criticizes parole decisions and seeks to show Brand's history of violence.

Several black- and gay-owned cannabis businesses, such as SWAY dispensary, are opening in Illinois, marking progress in diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul charged a Chicago man, Isiah Doss, with three Class 2 felony burglaries, linked to a suburban burglary ring targeting liquor stores. He could face up to 7 years per charge.

Four swimmers were in danger at Evanston's Lighthouse Beach; three were saved but one man is missing. Rescue efforts were hampered by rough water conditions.