Michelle Mbekeani, head of Cook County’s Conviction Review Unit, is resigning after six months, amid controversies and her forthcoming childbirth. The unit has been important for wrongful conviction reviews during Kim Foxx's tenure.

Over 200 firefighters battled a four-alarm warehouse fire in Chicago's West Town, aggravated by 20,000 wooden pallets, high winds, and intense heat. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries, and a hazmat situation was declared.

Ald. Matt Martin has proposed an ordinance in Chicago to use taxpayer funds to match small campaign donations for city council candidates, aiming to level the political playing field.

Chicago faces a heatwave with mid-90s temperatures and a 20% chance of thunderstorms on Juneteenth. Nights may see patchy fog. Risk of excessive heat and thunderstorms exists, with cooler conditions near Lake Michigan predicted.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office issued 244 citations during the "Click It or Ticket" campaign, including seatbelt violations, DUIs, and other traffic offenses.

The IDHP warns of early West Nile virus in Illinois, urging residents to take precautions during Mosquito Control Awareness Week after finding the virus in local mosquitos and birds.

Residents of Franklin Park are shocked by huge water bills following new meter installations, leading to a communal outcry for explanations and solutions.

Chicago celebrates Juneteenth with free museum admissions and special events, including performances, marketplaces, and educational experiences, with several local institutions participating.

Brookfield Zoo in Chicago debuted koalas Brumby and Willum, marking the first time the zoo has hosted these marsupials, now part of an elite group of U.S. zoos with such residents.

Candidates in Chicago begin filing papers to run in the city's first-ever elected school board, preparing for the November elections by gathering signatures and outlining platforms.

Chicago experienced a surge of gun violence over Father's Day weekend with 71 people shot, 9 fatally, including a mass shooting in West Humboldt Park.

Three people were wounded in a Chicago shooting near Jackson Park, including a 14-year-old girl. The shooter fled on a bicycle; no arrests have been made.

Chicago Mayor Johnson creates a Reparations Task Force to address historical injustices against Black residents, backed by a $500,000 investment for a comprehensive study and public hearings.