"The First Homosexuals" exhibit at Wrightwood 659, curated by Jonathan Katz, features over 300 artworks exploring pre-20th century LGBTQ+ identities and has faced international rejection prior to Chicago.

Chicago's Alo Yoga store on the Magnificent Mile was burglarized again, with thieves looting the retailer after smashing the glass storefront. No arrests have been made yet.

One man died and another was released without charges after a fatal stabbing incident at Navy Pier, Chicago. The cause of the altercation remains unknown.

The Chicago Police are looking for a missing man, Christopher Gill, who disappeared on June 5, 2025, from South Shore Dr. He is 31, 6'4", 170 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

Hyde Park in Chicago faces a series of hate crime-related property damages involving anti-Semitic rhetoric, prompting a community alert by the police. No suspects have been identified.

The Chicago Police are seeking help in locating missing 17-year-old Sirrena Lee Jackson, last seen on S. Lituanica Ave. She is half Filipino-Caucasian with red and black hair, and was wearing black clothing and pink & black Nike shoes.

Chicago's weather moderates today with sunny skies and a high of 84 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The FOX 32 report forecasts a hot Fourth of July.

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has introduced a new sea otter named Jade, chosen by a public vote, who is acclimating well and may become a surrogate mom to other otters.

Gaiser's recalls over 140,000 pounds of lunch meat due to undeclared meat types, affecting products like “Family Tree Bologna Veal.” No adverse reactions reported, but consumers advised to discard or return the products.

Cook County released a major update to its property info platform, CookViewer 3.1, featuring a new mapping engine, UI improvements, and enhanced accessibility, including Spanish language support.

A massive 8x3 foot pothole damaged around 30 vehicles on the Tri-State Tollway in Justice, IL, leading to traffic delays and lane closures for repairs.

Illinois gas tax will increase on July 1, as per a 2019 law for inflation adjustment, affecting prices for both regular and diesel fuel. Additionally, Chicago's minimum wage and environmental regulations regarding plastic bottles will see changes.

Chicago forecasts predict fluctuating weather, including a 60% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms, with sunny days and high temperatures midweek before potential weekend storms.