An Aurora 18‑year‑old was charged with multiple counts of sharing and possessing child sexual‑abuse material; the court denied a detention request and set supervised release.

Unidentified human remains were found at Busse Woods North during a search for 43‑year‑old Anthony Richert. Investigators say there is no indication the public is in danger.

Strategic Value Partners is joining Igor Gabal to convert parts of 300 West Adams into a data center, bringing fresh capital to a building long tied up in legal disputes. The conversion is expected to begin in 2026.

A traffic stop on the 4700 block of West Arthington escalated when someone grabbed a bag with a firearm; police say both people were arrested.

Gov. Pritzker signed SB 2749 to recognize gambling disorder as an addiction, letting IDHS expand prevention and treatment — advocates say funding and Medicaid access remain unresolved.

A Cook County judge found no probable cause for a burglary charge after a man allegedly descended a 39th‑floor Streeterville building and slipped into a neighbor’s unit; he remains jailed on out‑of‑state warrants.

A 35-year-old man was shot Sunday night in Austin after a scooter-riding gunman opened fire; he was taken to Mount Sinai and police reported no arrests.

Chicago police issued a community alert after two weekend group robberies in the South Loop; detectives say teens surrounded and beat victims, taking phones and jewelry.

A new EDGI analysis ties roughly 655 million metric tons CO2e to BP’s Whiting refinery from 2010–2023, putting the plant on a national list of top supplier sources. Local residents and watchdogs say the report sharpens questions about air quality and oversight.

A man was killed late Sunday on the 5100-block of S. Western Ave in Gage Park after an SUV struck him, police say. The CPD Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

City and federal plans to rebuild Promontory Point’s shoreline could close the 1930s limestone‑edged park for years, and neighbors and engineers are sharply divided over repair versus replacement. Preservation groups say phased fixes would spare most of the park; planners point to broader shoreline standards and funded design work.

The 31st Black Women's Expo arrives July 31–Aug. 2 at McCormick Place with Joy Reid, Keke Palmer and Le'Andria Johnson headlining a packed weekend of panels, performances and wellness activations.

Tabani Group has listed Renaissance Place in Highland Park for just over $40 million; the mixed‑use complex is being marketed with a packet that highlights retail, offices and about 30 apartments.