Sliding-scale discounts for gas, water and electric bills are starting to roll out in Illinois, offering deep savings for income‑eligible households.

The Jesse White Tumblers are mourning Jeff Williams, 34, who died in a Mundelein motorcycle crash; the team, which advanced on AGT, will dedicate its next performance to him.

Lincoln Park neighbors say more than 80 cars were towed during the Pride parade and many paid hundreds to reclaim them amid conflicting notices.

Users who logged into Delta Dental's portal between Jan. 23, 2021 and Jan. 23, 2025 may be eligible for a small payout from a $12.7M class-action settlement. Claims must be filed by Aug. 20, 2026.

A long‑running Englewood youth nonprofit moved to Ogden Park after two shootings outside its 344 W. 75th St. center, leaving about 43 children without an indoor home.

A South Loop tenant says she was forced from her 10th‑floor apartment after air conditioning failed during a dangerous Chicago heat wave. Indoor temps climbed near 80°F while management did not respond.

Marmion Academy will welcome female students this fall, launching seven girls sports and new locker rooms as the Aurora school shifts to coeducation.

County-level labor data show a mixed picture in May 2026: Rockford and nearby counties had jobless rates around 4–6% while statewide payrolls ticked up. Local results varied by industry and place.

Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam's First Lady and wife of Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died at 90. The organization says funeral plans will be announced.

A Chicago man says DraftKings’ VIP perks and algorithms turned casual bets into a $2M addiction that cost him his wedding fund and nearly his life.

A Rogers Park tenant says he woke to rats chewing his face while he slept; neighbors say the unionized building has battled rodents for months.

Kitten season has pushed Chicago Animal Care and Control and local rescues to capacity, prompting waived-fee adoptions and expanded spay/neuter and foster efforts.

Will County opened cooling centers Monday as a heat surge pushed heat indices above 100°F; the Joliet Salvation Army is among sites offering air‑conditioned relief. Call ahead to confirm hours.