Chicago Police warned of armed robberies in the 9th District, detailing two July 8 incidents where masked individuals demanded property at gunpoint. Residents are urged to stay alert and report any activity.

Illinois contemplates merging CTA, Metra, and Pace into a single public transit system. The Senate held a hearing for public input on potential efficiency and budget benefits as federal COVID relief funds dwindle.

A 15-year-old boy was grazed by a bullet from a drive-by shooting in Chicago’s South Shore. He is in good condition, and the shooter has not been apprehended.

Michael Kelly has been charged with a felony DUI causing a 67-year-old's death in June 2023. Arrested by the Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force in July 2024, his trial may influence Chicago's handling of road safety.

An off-duty officer was involved in a shooting in Elgin; details are scarce but under investigation with the area closed off. Witnesses report hearing shots and seeing a cop aiding a child. Elgin Police confirmed no local officers were involved.

Man found dead with a gunshot wound to the head in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood; no arrests have been made.

Sunrise Beach increases its non-resident entry fees following a surge in popularity due to a "Top Secret Beaches" article, as the Lake Bluff Park District seeks to cover maintenance costs.

A man from Naperville is charged with First Degree Murder after reportedly stabbing his ex-wife during an argument.

Chicago residents anticipate severe weather with advisories for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and potential flooding, increased by remnants of tropical system Beryl.

Northwestern College in Oak Lawn has closed after 122 years due to financial issues linked to federal fund delays.

Chicago assistant pastor Warren Beard is missing; last seen in Joliet, with his family and church seeking public help to find him. Police urge anyone with information to contact them.

Chicago streets are reopening following a NASCAR event, with northbound DuSable Lake Shore Drive already clear and other major roads to follow by July 18.

Alex Bowman won the NASCAR Grant Park 165, securing a playoff spot after choosing to keep rain tires on his No. 48 Chevrolet which proved advantageous in the wet conditions.