Keith Urban held a surprise concert in Chicago at Carol's Pub following his NASCAR Street Race weekend performance, where he played through a dust storm.

Chicago faced a surge in gun violence during the Fourth of July weekend, with 19 deaths and many wounded. Mayor Johnson and Police Superintendent Snelling will address the situation.

A confrontation in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood resulted in one teenager dead and another wounded after a late-night shooting. No suspects are in custody.

Four were injured, two critically, in an early-morning shooting in Chicago's Park Boulevard neighborhood. No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate.

A high-speed police chase in Newport Township ended with a stolen Lexus crashing into a GMC Yukon, leaving the suspect dead and eight injured, including four minors.

A 26-year-old man was killed and a 25-year-old woman injured in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's Near South Side, with no arrests made as police investigate.

The article discusses the unpredictable weather in Chicago, including chances of showers and thunderstorms, temperature expectations, potential flooding, and a hazardous weather outlook issued for the region.

A car crash in Lindenhurst resulted in two fatalities and two critically injured when a vehicle hit a tree and caught fire late Friday night. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Fireworks in Chicago led to 13 fires on July 4 and 2 major fires early on July 5, with one fatality and no injuries in the suburbs. Fire departments were busy, and authorities reminded of state firework laws.

Six people, including a teen, were injured in an early morning shooting in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood. Police are investigating; no arrests have been made.

Patrick Bertoletti won his first Nathan's Famous July 4th hot dog eating contest with 58 hot dogs, while Miki Sudo defended her women’s title with 51.

Chicago's 31st Street Beach will close at 9 p.m. for 10 days due to recent violence, with added measures like new fencing, more security, and bag checks.

Chicago businesses have mixed reactions to the upcoming NASCAR street race, with some expecting a sales boost and others planning closures due to the disruptions. The two-day event also aims to generate significant economic impact for the city.