Chicago's unfunded pension liability rises to $37.2 billion, putting pressure on city finances and prompting a need for "hard conversations," despite attempts to address the deficit without raising property taxes.

Two men were injured in a shooting at North Riverside Park Mall, with the suspect still at large. The incident caused panic but was not an active shooter situation.

Chicago's 9th District has seen a string of burglaries, with a suspect on a bicycle targeting businesses. Police issued a warning, provided prevention tips, and are seeking information.

The forecast for Chicago over the July 4th weekend includes sun and storms, with chances of rain and thunderstorms particularly overnight into early Friday morning.

A man was shot in the foot after a dispute at a CTA station in Bridge Teleport. Service was briefly halted, but resumed with delays. No arrests have been made.

Jack in the Box is set to return to the Chicago area with eight new restaurants starting in 2025, marking their first presence in the region in four decades.

Due to recent violence, Chicago's 31st Street Beach curfew has been moved to 9 p.m. from 11 p.m., with Ald. Lamont Robinson advocating for tighter security measures.

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other governors are meeting with President Biden to discuss his reelection campaign following a controversial debate performance.

Illinois received a federal waiver to enhance Medicaid, introducing holistic services like housing support and re-socialization programs, aiming to improve community health outcomes.

Illinois man Kenin Edwards was sentenced to 21 months in prison for filing a false tax return, underreporting his income by $2.1 million, resulting in significant federal and state tax losses.

Over half of the candidates for Chicago's first elected school board face ballot challenges, with issues like duplicate names or wrong addresses. Hearings begin July 8, potentially affecting voter options.

A man was shot in Chicago while intervening in an assault against a woman. He sustained a grazed neck wound and is in good condition. The shooter fled; no arrests have been made yet.

Delasol, a 33-year-old Bolivian gray titi monkey, has passed away at the Lincoln Park Zoo, outliving her species' average lifespan by over two decades.