Chicago prepares for Pride Month with events including the 54th annual Pride Parade on June 29, themed "United in Pride." A variety of celebrations are scheduled, such as the Chicago 2025 Pride Fest and the CTA's Pride train.

A three-vehicle crash on I-55 near Lemont Road resulted in two deaths and closed northbound lanes, with ongoing investigations by Illinois State Police.

The Chicago Police seek help identifying a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run involving a white Honda Accord that killed a pedestrian on N. Lake Shore Drive.

A woman gave birth on a highway ramp in Palatine while heading to the hospital. The baby and mother are healthy, and first responders assisted at the scene.

A young man died in a hit-and-run on Chicago's North Side, with police investigating and searching for the driver responsible. The incident caused a temporary road closure.

A South Elgin man, Colin J. McCambridge, faces child pornography charges, including possession and dissemination, and was released on strict pretrial conditions.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 26-year-old Kelly Rodgers, last seen on South Michigan Avenue, wearing a black T-shirt, blue shorts, and black shoes. He may require medical attention.

Columbia College Chicago lays off 20 full-time faculty amid budget cuts, affecting various departments and changing graduation requirements to focus on major/minor courses.

Motorcyclist Dante Fields died after a high-speed collision with an SUV in Naperville at Chicago Avenue and Naper Boulevard.

Emy, a giraffe at Peoria Zoo, recovers after an eye surgery due to infection, with care from multiple veterinary teams. She adapts well, aided by the zoo's support.

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds offers a free fishing introduction for kids on July 8. Requires pre-registration; first 25 to sign up will participate. Older participants need a valid license.

A Nigerian cybercriminal, Ridwan Adeleke Adepoju, was sentenced to 3.5 years in U.S. federal prison for phishing, romance scams, and submitting fraudulent tax returns.

An 18-year-old was charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking of a disabled victim in Chicago; Kennedy Leach was arrested after a carjacking incident.