Cook County has approved $8.27 million in infrastructure investments for 32 projects through the 2025 'Invest in Cook' program, which has funded $72.7 million in projects since 2017, benefiting transportation across the area.

An 18-year-old woman died and a 19-year-old man was injured following a late-night collision on Lower Wacker Drive, after their Pontiac was hit by a Jeep.

Two men, Nicholas Cozzie and Jakob Evans, are charged with armed robbery for stealing a gaming console in a daylight heist from a seller using the OfferUp app.

The Dandy Crown, a River West bar, suffered two robberies involving a knife-threat and an assault. No arrests have been made; the bar plans to increase security.

Illinois sees minor adjustments in its labor market for July, with a slight drop in nonfarm payrolls and a stable unemployment rate, despite variability across sectors.

A third family member, Jacolyn Wians, died following a fire in Streamwood, Chicago, totaling three deaths from the same family. The fire originated in a utility closet in the basement.

The Chicago Police are conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol in Rogers Park to curb drunk driving and traffic violations, employing increased presence and technology like the BAT Mobile Unit.

A bipartisan group of 37 attorneys general, including Illinois' Kwame Raoul, is urging Instagram to make immediate changes to protect user location privacy.

A man died after touching the electrified third rail on the Blue Line in Austin. Police are investigating, and the CTA service resumed after a brief disruption.

Officer Carlos Baker, already probed for a fatal shooting of his partner, is accused of attacking an off-duty female officer in Wicker Park. The victim sustained facial injuries, but no arrests were made. COPA is investigating both incidents.

Chance the Rapper is releasing his new album "Star Line" and starting a tour with stops including Chicago. The album is personal, diverse in influences, and includes collaborations with visual artists.

Issues with automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) arise over privacy concerns and errors leading to wrongful confrontations, prompting debates on the balance between security and individual rights.

Chicago anticipates a hot weekend with potential triple-digit heat index values, following today's clearer conditions. Thunderstorms may arrive, leading up to days of extreme heat and further storms into the early week.