Veterans sue the VA for denying GI Bill education benefits, despite a Supreme Court ruling that they say entitles them to additional months of college. The lawsuit addresses misinterpretation of eligibility by the VA.

Chicago experiences a break from intense heat, with sunny and mild weather forecasted, including highs in the low 70s to low 80s, and comfortable evening temperatures.

A Yellow Line train derailed at Howard station causing delays and evacuations on the Chicago Transit Authority network, but no injuries were reported.

Gabriela Ochoa was fatally shot during a robbery in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood while trying to sell hoodies with her nephew. Her attempt at self-defense failed when her gun jammed.

Two Chicago-area teens were involved in separate gun violence incidents: one 17-year-old was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting while another was fatally shot, with a suspect charged for the latter.

Chicago Public Schools begin the new academic year with financial challenges and leadership changes, focusing on budget management and community support for students and families.

A Chicago man, Flomont Johnson (28), was charged with first-degree murder and firearm possession after an April shooting that killed Eric McMillen (52) on the city's South Side.

Chicago faced intense storms, heavy rain, and power outages, with flood warnings and a heat advisory in effect. Conditions on Lake Michigan are hazardous due to high waves. The weather is expected to improve with mixed conditions ahead.

Air Force Thunderbirds' practice for a Chicago air show reportedly caused condo windows to shatter in Lake View, with residents describing the event as quake-like. No injuries reported; city officials investigate.

Cook County has approved $8.27 million in infrastructure investments for 32 projects through the 2025 'Invest in Cook' program, which has funded $72.7 million in projects since 2017, benefiting transportation across the area.

An 18-year-old woman died and a 19-year-old man was injured following a late-night collision on Lower Wacker Drive, after their Pontiac was hit by a Jeep.

Two men, Nicholas Cozzie and Jakob Evans, are charged with armed robbery for stealing a gaming console in a daylight heist from a seller using the OfferUp app.

The Dandy Crown, a River West bar, suffered two robberies involving a knife-threat and an assault. No arrests have been made; the bar plans to increase security.