Over the Fourth of July weekend, Chicago saw at least 13 deaths and 61 injuries from shootings. The violence included three mass shootings, with community leaders calling for collective action to address the crisis.

Shane van Gisbergen returns to Chicago for NASCAR races, having won on his Cup Series debut last year. The New Zealander's success has raised interest and ticket sales, while he maintains a relaxed approach to racing.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 24 others, is urging the U.S. Supreme to uphold ghost gun regulations, aiming to require these untraceable, home-assembled firearms to be treated as firearms under law.

Chicago Air & Water Show moves to Aug 10-11 to avoid conflict with the DNC, while the Taste of Chicago shifts to Sept 6-8, both accommodating a busy event schedule.

Three Chicago suburbs rank among America's wealthiest, with Hinsdale at number 7, and Lake Forest and Wilmette at 30 and 40 respectively, according to NBC Chicago and WBBM Newsradio studies.

NAR's settlement leads to real estate commission changes, requiring buyers to agree on broker commission before viewing properties and altering MLS compensation listings, effective August 17.

A driver was killed after their SUV struck a median on Bishop Ford Freeway in Chicago, also involving a dog that survived. The southbound lanes were closed but later reopened. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A pedestrian died on I-80 near Shorewood after being hit by a vehicle early Friday morning, leading to the closure of the interstate's westbound lanes. Details of the incident are still under investigation.

One woman died and two others were injured in a shooting in Austin, Chicago. The incident occurred on North Leclaire Avenue, and the suspect fled. No arrests have been made.

Alan Andrew Collins from Peoria is sentenced to 55 months in federal prison for firearm possession, marking his third conviction on similar charges. His DNA was found on a gun recovered during a raid on his home.

Phishing scams impersonating the Illinois Tollway sent texts about unpaid tolls to drivers, which the Tollway and authorities addressed by issuing warnings and taking down fraudulent websites.

Chicago man, Earl Lory, died after a firework malfunction during the Fourth of July celebrations in Hermosa. He was struck in the head when a mortar he attempted to relight exploded.

Eight people were wounded in a shooting on Chicago's Lower West Side, with victims across various ages, and the shooters were not immediately apprehended.