Excitement filled Grant Park as Lollapalooza began, with attendees paying up to $2,000 for tickets. Headliners Tyler, The Creator and Luke Combs, and acts like Gracie Abrams and Sierra Ferrell, highlighted the festival's diverse lineup.

Former President Joe Biden was honored with the C. Francis Stradford Award at the National Bar Association's gala in Chicago, where he criticized his successor's policies without naming him and emphasized the importance of the judiciary.

A woman was struck and killed by a Chevrolet in Englewood, Chicago; the female driver is in custody with charges pending.

Chicago Police issue alert for missing 77-year-old Anthony Pulli, last seen in Edgewater; may need medical help.

Angela J. Green appointed Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services, bringing over 20 years of experience in human services.

Paul Garcia faces felony charges, including attempted murder, for a June shooting in Chicago's South Deering area. The victim is in good condition. Garcia was arrested without incident.

Chicago Police enforce DUIs in the Central District with extra patrols and tools like the BAT Mobile Unit for on-site processing. Last patrol yielded 40 citations, but no DUIs.

A 14-year-old from Bloomingdale is charged with vehicle theft and fleeing police, leading to a high-speed chase and crash. He is detained until his next court date.

A 69-year-old woman suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run in Chicago's Little Village; police are investigating without arrests or vehicle descriptions yet.

Kane County's "No Refusal" DUI initiative on July 4 led to three arrests, with one suspect requiring a search warrant for chemical testing. The State's Attorney praised the multi-agency effort.

A car crashed into a Portillo's in Oswego, injuring fourteen people, with eight hospitalized and one in critical condition. The cause is under investigation.

The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) will attend the 2025 Illinois State Fair to promote diversity and inclusion in state procurement and provide resources for businesses.

A Cary woman won $1 million from a lottery ticket bought on a whim, plans to share with family and fulfill personal dreams like a new car and swimming with dolphins.