A 15-year-old boy was shot on Chicago's Far South Side and is in good condition. No arrests made. In a separate event, another 15-year-old was killed in Park Manor, with a "person of interest" detained.

A man from suburban Chicago received a 27-year sentence for a 2012 attempt to detonate a fake bomb in an FBI sting. His sentence was extended upon appeal.

The upcoming week in Chicago will have stable weather with seasonal temperatures and possible rain and storms midweek, including the potential for thunderstorms but no significant hazards.

Ken Griffin lists his never-lived-in Gold Coast penthouse for $11 million, while sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd buys a $3.25 million condo in Chicago's Park Tower. Both transactions showcase trends in luxury real estate among the wealthy.

Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a Tax Increment Financing district expansion in Pilsen to support local businesses and prevent displacement, increasing the budget from $115 million to $980 million.

A widespread tech outage affected various services, including airlines and banking, with significant disruptions in Chicago and globally. Microsoft's issues with its 365 services were identified as the cause.

The forecast for Chicago promises dry, comfortable weather through the weekend with temperatures in the mid-70s to lower 80s, with lake breezes potentially cooling shoreline areas.

Semicolon Bookstore has opened a new location on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, aiming to improve literacy in marginalized communities and diversify the area's retail scene.

The Illinois State Fair features harness racing, giveaways, and evening concerts. Racing enthusiasts can enjoy two race sessions and other attractions from August 8-18, with free admission to the harness racing events.

The Illinois unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.0 percent, with 10,400 added jobs in various sectors except a few like Leisure and Hospitality.

Novelty Golf & Games, with its Bunny Hutch, celebrates 75 years with a jubilee, highlighting its status as a rare lasting family-run entertainment business amid modern developments.

An extra-alarm fire in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, displaced six residents without causing injuries, escalating from a 211 to a 311 alarm. The cause is under investigation.

Chicago police warn of armed robberies targeting online marketplace buyers in the 15th District, with victims lured under the guise of buying a motorbike and then robbed at gunpoint.