Chicago PD announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in the First District on July 26 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., focusing on impaired driving and traffic offenses.

Chicago Union Station celebrates its 100th anniversary, highlighting its historical impact, Burnham's design legacy, and recent and future renovations.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces a $40 million initiative to overhaul the city's homeless shelters, emphasizing privacy, ADA accessibility, and dignity for residents. The plan will modernize over 750 beds and create 350+ non-congregate spaces.

Prosecutors recommend a 15-month sentence for Jay Doherty, former City Club of Chicago president, in a ComEd bribery case involving ex-Speaker Madigan.

Cook County invests $25M in community programs to address gun violence, seeing a significant drop in shootings and homicides. Funds support services for at-risk individuals and survivors.

A French Bulldog named Milo was stolen in an armed robbery in Roseland on July 16, prompting a Chicago Police search and community concern for safety.

An SUV crashed into a CTA Green Line station in Austin, Chicago, damaging the structure and nearby traffic signals; police found the vehicle abandoned, with no suspects in custody.

Ford City Mall in Chicago may be transformed into an industrial park, prompting diverse community reactions and discussions about the local economy and land use.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the fifth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, with $25 million to support diverse workforce skill development in construction and building trades.

Former accountant Richard A. Mandarino received a 26-month prison sentence for embezzling $1.8 million from a Chicago construction company through a wire fraud scheme.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a lawsuit with other attorneys general to block Trump administration's changes to public benefits, arguing it harms access to services and violates the law.

Mariano's is closing three suburban Chicago stores as part of Kroger's nationwide strategy to improve efficiency. Affected employees will be offered positions at other locations.

A hit-and-run in Chicago resulted in the death of a woman and her fiancé's injury after they attended a festival. The family seeks information on the culprit.