A new block of Obama Presidential Center museum tickets goes on sale July 8 at 10 a.m. CT. Founding Members had early access July 1; here’s what to know about prices and how to try.

Longtime 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn announced he will not seek reelection in 2027, ending a 15‑year City Council tenure and opening a Southwest Side race.

Chicago roaster Color Me Coffee is the Obama Presidential Center’s official coffee supplier, debuting a new 44 Reserve blend that leans on a 40‑year local legacy.

Lurie Children’s says a department‑wide safety program produced a more than 13‑fold drop in serious surgical events. The Pediatrics paper maps the stand‑downs, training and safety‑coach model behind the run.

A fire shut Obbie’s Pizza in Garfield Ridge on Friday. Neighbors and nearby pizzerias organized fundraisers to help staff while the family rebuilds.

A 26-year-old man was found shot in the 900 block of West 54th Street in Back of the Yards and later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Police reported no arrests as detectives investigate.

A Rolling Meadows family says a Clearbrook staffer ignored a feeding plan before their daughter choked to death. The wrongful-death suit names the nonprofit and calls out state oversight gaps.

Rochelle police say a 57-year-old woman was shot Tuesday; officers found the alleged shooter dead at the home and the victim is in stable condition.

A license-plate reader led Merrillville officers to a vehicle linked to a reported abduction; the 3‑month‑old was recovered unharmed and a woman was taken into custody.

Sunny Wednesday with highs near 87°F and a chance of storms Thursday. Expect heavy downpours and gusty winds in the afternoon and evening.

Nearly 260 boats and thousands of sailors will race from Chicago to Mackinac Island July 10–11 in the 117th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. The Skyline Sprint and finish‑line festivities return.

Zsoch Dunn, 50, was arrested and charged in the Nov. 14, 2025 Auburn Gresham shooting that left 61-year-old Zane E. Rhyne dead.

A 40-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday on Chicago’s Near North Side; area detectives are investigating the fatal shooting.