Chicago is under an air quality alert due to heat with temperatures near 90 degrees. The city will see chances of showers and thunderstorms, with persistent heat and high humidity throughout the weekend and into next week.

A 19-year-old, Armahn Johnson, was arrested for a vehicular hijacking in Chicago. He faces multiple felony charges, including ones involving a firearm.

Search efforts continue for a man missing in the Wood Dale-Itasca Reservoir, with 30 fire departments and dive teams involved in the now recovery operation.

Scott T. Johnson of Normal, IL, received a 60-year sentence for child pornography charges after a lengthy investigation starting in May 2020 led to his January 2023 arrest.

Crosetti Brand, 39, awaits sentencing for the murder of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins and the stabbing of Perkins' pregnant mother, Laterria Smith, in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

Jay Doherty was sentenced to one year and a day in prison without a fine in the "ComEd Four" scandal, while other defendants received longer sentences. Michael Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years and fined $2.5 million for related corruption.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul of Illinois declared Texas law enforcement cannot arrest Texas lawmakers who fled to Illinois, stressing Illinois' commitment to legal sovereignty and due process.

A shooting in Englewood, Chicago, left one woman dead and two young men injured while traveling in a vehicle. The incident is under investigation, with no suspects in custody yet.

Chicago Police seek help in locating missing 13-year-old Julissa Murphy, last seen on West 13th ST. She is 5 feet tall, with brown eyes and hair. Call 911 or Area 3 SVU at 312-744-8266 with info.

A Naperville woman, Olasinmibo "Sinmi" Abosede, has been missing since last Wednesday, leading to search efforts in a local forest preserve with assistance from volunteers and the police.

Chicago Public Schools is expanding its sustainable community school program to 16 more schools, integrating academic and community services, despite a $734 million budget deficit.

A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in Hobart, Indiana. The home was a total loss, but all occupants and their dog escaped unharmed. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Seven people were shot, including a 4-year-old, at a Harvey house party; one assailant was killed by a licensed attendee. Another related fatal shooting occurred soon after.