Ogden residents face disturbing vandalism with "ICE RULES" and swastika graffiti. Chicago Police issue an alert and seek a white male suspect in his 20s or 30s. Residents are urged to be cautious and report any information.

Chicago is on Flood Watch with potential intense rainfall; severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds. Heatwave and varying temperatures expected in the upcoming days.

Andrew S. Boutros was confirmed as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, becoming the first person of color in the role in its 170-year history.

An 18-year-old man was arrested after crashing a stolen car into a Chicago grill and a light pole; he was hospitalized and charges are pending. No bystanders were injured, and the incident caused a temporary reroute of CTA buses.

An intoxicated Illinois woman crashed her SUV into a Moose Lodge with her daughter inside, facing DUI and other charges but causing no serious injuries.

Two people were shot outside in Joliet, Illinois; police responded and the victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The motive is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested for a June 10 vehicular hijacking and aggravated battery, as per Chicago Police. He allegedly used a firearm, taking a vehicle and injuring a 39-year-old man.

Hyde Park in Chicago has experienced a surge in anti-Semitic graffiti, leading to a police alert. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking information from the public.

A Chicago family gifted Pope Leo XIV, who has Chicago roots, with a "Da Pope" t-shirt in Rome, receiving attention online and reflecting the pontiff's connection to the city.

An 18-year-old was killed and a 16-year-old injured in a shooting in Chicago's West Lawn; three suspects were arrested.

A power outage hit Chicago's Belmont Cragin during a heatwave, leaving residents without AC overnight. Power was restored by the morning as the city braced for potentially the hottest day of the year.

A crash in Gage Park involving a car and police squad injured three, including two officers. The driver ran a red light, hit the squad car, and received four citations.

Lake County authorities are intensifying their search for a missing 14-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming in Lake Michigan, with boats, divers, and drones deployed.