Chicago expects a brief morning moisture, then drying with a high of 83° and possible isolated showers. The weekend forecasts extreme heat with high temperatures soaring into the mid to upper 90s.

Tracey B. Fleming is appointed as the new director of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, succeeding Dr. Mary Milano upon her retirement.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Taylorville School District, alleging a 10-year-old special needs student was assaulted by a 14-year-old on a school bus. The lawsuit cites Title IX violations and the failure of the school’s protection plan.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 extended to four days from July 8-11, with early deals including a gas discount and discounts on tech gadgets, kitchen appliances, and electronics.

Johnnie Jackson Jr., 18, fatally shot in Chicago, causing his car to hit another vehicle and a house. No suspects arrested yet.

Three individuals were stabbed in Chicago's Loop; one critically injured, with the suspect also critically hurt.

Mayor Johnson resists Trump's plan to send federally troops to Chicago, claiming potential constitutional violation.

Chicago Police are searching for Maurice Taylor, a missing 73-year-old man, last seen June 6. He is described as a black male, 5'9", with grey hair and brown eyes. The public is asked to help locate him.

A semi-truck rollover on I-57 spilled dirt and closed northbound lanes near Richton Park, requiring a lengthy cleanup and detours, with no injuries reported.

A CTA bus and an ambulance collision in Chicago injured six, who were hospitalized with minor injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Illinois Rep. Budzinski's name was in murder suspect Boelter's notes, who planned attacks on politicians. She expressed condolences and condemned political violence.

A man named Orlondo Williams, 39, was fatally shot in Chicago's East Garfield Park. No arrests have been made, and Area 4 detectives are investigating the incident.

A man was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in Lake Michigan at Foster Avenue Beach in Chicago. Despite CPR efforts, he was critical upon arrival at Weiss Memorial Hospital. His identity remains undisclosed.