A federal jury convicted Christopher Yates of plotting to kill two witnesses in his cousin’s murder trial. He faces federal prison and is set to be sentenced Oct. 28.

A 32-year-old was arrested nearly a year after a West Rogers Park shooting that killed a 29-year-old. Authorities charged him with first-degree murder and set a detention hearing this weekend.

A man was taken into custody after officers recovered a semi-automatic handgun near 61st Pl and Central Park, the 8th District posted.

Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.

A pre-dawn crash on the southbound Dan Ryan near 26th Street left one person dead and briefly shut the freeway as crews worked the scene.

WareSpace bought a vacant Downers Grove warehouse and will convert it into dozens of micro-bay units to serve suburban small businesses. Design and contractor hires are still pending.

Two Chicago officers were injured during a South Side traffic stop; the 22-year-old driver crashed and was taken into custody while charges are pending.

Patchy fog for the early commute; highs near 76°F and only spotty showers south of I‑80. Warmer conditions arrive early next week.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is directing TIF funds to add air conditioning at 42 park sites prioritized by a new Heat Vulnerability Index; 20 upgrades will come this summer.

A bat that tested positive for rabies was found near Glencoe homes; Cook County is urging pet owners to vaccinate pets immediately and avoid handling wildlife.

Acadia has started marketing its Trader Joe’s‑anchored Clark & Diversey retail package, putting one of Lincoln Park’s busiest retail corners on the market. Buyers are being pitched steady, grocery‑anchored rent rolls.

Christopher Burne, a former Romeoville deputy and Marine veteran, will be sworn in as Montgomery’s new police chief this week. The hire follows Chief Phil Smith’s planned retirement.

Chicago’s 12th District says officers seized eight illegal firearms at an ABLA Homes teen gathering, part of 11 guns recovered over the Fourth of July weekend.