Chicago responds to severe heat by opening cooling centers across the city, with community service centers, libraries, police stations, and City Colleges campuses available to provide relief from temperatures potentially rising over 100 degrees.

Three piping plover chicks have died at Montrose Beach, leaving only one survivor in the endangered species' local brood, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

AG Kwame Raoul responded to a shooting at a Trump rally, emphasizing non-politicization and the need to prevent violence; details of the incident are pending.

Chicago Police warn of a male suspect committing robberies on a bicycle in the 2nd District, targeting women and using a handgun to steal their possessions.

A Chicago police officer shot a suspect in Humboldt Park after a street stop led to a chase and attempted handgun retrieval by the suspect. COPA is investigating the incident.

Two West Loop businesses were burglarized early Saturday; thieves stole from a clothing store and a cellphone shop, with surveillance capturing the incidents. The community is reacting with resilience.

Two Honduran nationals have been sentenced to prison for illegal firearm possession in Springfield, with one also charged for illegal re-entry into the US.

Two former Loretto Hospital executives and an associate are indicted for embezzling over $15 million and face various fraud and money laundering charges.

The article details the varying weather conditions in Chicago for the upcoming week, including fluctuations from warm and sunny days to nights with potential showers and thunderstorms.

Illinois celebrates the opening of its 100th social equity cannabis dispensary, The Dispensary Champaign, as part of its effort to create a fair and equitable cannabis market.

The Illinois State Fair announces new food vendors and the reintroduction of trams for easier navigation, featuring both traditional and innovative culinary options along with discounted admissions and musical acts.

John Velez might receive a $7.6 million settlement from Chicago for a wrongful murder conviction after spending 17 years in prison. The case involved recanted testimony and misidentification.

A person was fatally shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago, with the victim, Tyjon Bush, later pronounced dead. Police are investigating the incident, which has raised concerns about roadway violence.