Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 18 other Democratic attorneys general defend DEI initiatives amid conservative opposition and a lawsuit against Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law for alleged discrimination.

A woman was fatally stabbed in a Naperville home; a male suspect was arrested but not yet charged. The investigation continues into the incident that has shaken the local community.

Chicago forecast includes scattered showers and thunderstorms with a 40% chance of precipitation and possible high winds. Water conditions could be hazardous due to the remnants of the tropical system Beryl.

A high-speed police chase in Newport Township ended with a stolen Lexus crashing into a GMC Yukon, leaving the suspect dead and eight injured, including four minors.

A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, with the shooter still at large and police investigating.

A 26-year-old man was killed and a 25-year-old woman injured in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's Near South Side, with no arrests made as police investigate.

Chicago Police have released alerts for three missing minors: Niomi Baker (16), Talia Ortiz (17), and Jamyia Milligan (12), each last sighted in different areas, seeking public assistance.

The Chicago Police Department warns of a series of burglaries targeting businesses in the 8th and 9th Districts, involving smashed glass doors and stolen cash.

The article discusses the unpredictable weather in Chicago, including chances of showers and thunderstorms, temperature expectations, potential flooding, and a hazardous weather outlook issued for the region.

A car crash in Lindenhurst resulted in two fatalities and two critically injured when a vehicle hit a tree and caught fire late Friday night. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Two men are missing after a boating incident on Lake Michigan; rescue efforts for the pair were halted due to poor conditions but will resume the next morning.

Illinois high schools will switch from SAT to ACT for state assessments starting spring 2025, following a $53 million contract over six years with the ACT, which includes a science assessment component.

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.