A vacant Englewood home caught fire Monday amid an extreme heat warning; crews contained the blaze and no injuries were reported.

A Lake County judge denied Marni Yang's bid for a new trial in the 2007 Deerfield killing of Rhoni Reuter, her attorney said Monday. Defense lawyers say fresh forensic work leaves unanswered questions.

A head‑on collision on Wanatah’s Main Street left one person dead; deputies say alcohol may be a factor and toxicology results are pending. Investigators continue to probe the scene.

Phased road closures begin Monday around Grant Park as crews set up for Taste of Chicago. Expect lane reductions on Columbus and full closures on Jackson and Ida B. Wells through July 13.

Chicago’s minimum wage rises to $17.05 on Wednesday; tipped workers’ cash pay will be about $12.96. Employers should update payrolls, notices and POS settings before the next pay period.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed three bills in Chicago strengthening privacy for gender‑affirming care, expanding hormone coverage and simplifying gender‑marker changes on IDs.

A 30-year-old man was shot twice while sitting in his car early Sunday in West Ridge; Belmont Area detectives are investigating.

Three women were robbed of their purses on Chicago’s South Side; Area One detectives are asking for tips and any timestamped video that could identify a suspect.

Two overnight robberies on the Blue Line's West Side targeted riders; police released limited suspect descriptions and are seeking tips.

A 22-year-old man was shot in the back in Austin and later died at Mount Sinai; Area 4 detectives have opened a homicide investigation.

A 45-year-old man was critically wounded in an argument-turned-shooting on North Richmond Street; police detained a suspect and Area Three detectives are investigating.

A Beach Park man was charged after prosecutors say he and others beat and robbed a Bally’s Chicago employee inside a River North restroom on Dec. 29.

After 40 years on Route 12, Red Dogs will close Sunday as owner Pat Heuer retires and Culver’s prepares to take over.