Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 20-year-old Lisseth Barreto, last contacted on August 25, 2024. She's considered high-risk and the public is urged to help find her.

Chicago faces extreme heat with temperatures nearing 98 degrees and heat indices up to 110, triggering an Excessive Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert. Cooling centers are open; CPS has canceled some outdoor activities.

A fire at Rivian Automotive's Illinois plant damaged multiple EVs. No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing. Rivian is managing the incident's aftermath while expanding and improving its production facilities.

The Illinois Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to use educational tax credits, with a 25% break for qualified school expenses over $250 and a $500 credit for teachers’ classroom materials.

Illinois libraries are set to receive a share of a $2 million grant for technology upgrades, with some local libraries getting up to $52,304 to serve their communities and narrow the digital divide.

Chicago Police Department is searching for 11-year-old Tianna Green, reported missing since August 24, 2024, last seen on S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

Chef Richard Sandoval opens Casa Chi in Chicago, serving a blend of Peruvian and Japanese cuisine without a kitchen, using innovative techniques and ingredients.

The Lake County Commission approved the installation of new gas pumps requested by the Sheriff's Department and a Kwik Trip fuel station plat, addressing infrastructure and planning amidst mutual aid agreements.

The Geneva City Council approved a new ward map to evenly distribute the population and also discussed potential pay raises for council members and the mayor.

Glenview mourns cyclist Baldomero Martinez, who died after a crash with a vehicle. He was hit while turning into traffic on Milwaukee Avenue. No charges yet as police investigate.

Illinois job growth shows an increase in 9 metro areas but unemployment rates rise across all 14 areas, with Champaign-Urbana seeing the highest job gains.

A Chicago incident left a teenager dead and two injured. Police responded to gunfire, finding two victims. The teenager was fatally shot by police who claim he was armed and involved in the earlier shooting. The incident is under COPA investigation.

A shooting on North DuSable Lake Shore Drive left two injured, with a 19-year-old man critically wounded. The assailant, in a light sedan, fled after the attack; no arrests have been made.