The National Weather Service forecasts fluctuating weather for Chicago, including strong winds and a high swim risk near Lake Michigan, with potential thunderstorms towards the weekend.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has charged two men with gunrunning and the illegal sale of firearms in Kane County. Earl Roschell faces charges including being an armed habitual criminal. Gerardo Martinez is wanted for concealing a gun during a sale.

Illinois man Jack Lee Nimrick, 43, received a 10-year sentence for possessing child abuse images, violating his supervised release from a 2015 conviction.

Chicago Police warn of a burglary spree in Areas 1, 2, and 3 where offenders in masks use vehicles to break into businesses and steal goods and cash registers early in the morning.

A woman was grazed by a bullet and crashed her car in Chicago's Montclare neighborhood; she's in good condition and police are investigating without any arrests so far.

Two people were seriously injured in a crash on Chicago’s Eisenhower Expressway, leading to a temporary closure of all lanes. The cause is under investigation.

West Englewood inaugurated the Englewood Family Homes, offering comprehensive care and housing for 13 families living with HIV/AIDS, supported by various funding sources, and aiming to reduce HIV transmission and stigma.

Chicago prepares for its 53rd annual Pride Parade with "Pride is Power" theme, and safety measures limiting participants to 150 entries. Street closures and crowd advice are issued, with comedy duo Fortune Feimster and Jax Smith as grand marshals.

A man was charged after allegedly assaulting Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx near her home. He was placed on electronic monitoring following the incident.

A study on Chicago Public Schools shows mixed outcomes on safety perceptions and discipline after removing police, signaling nuanced impacts of SROs' presence.

A Supreme Court ruling on federal bribery statutes may affect the corruption trials of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose defense denies any crime was intended.

Naperville showcases the "Olmec Trails" exhibit, including hand-painted colossal head sculptures that celebrate Latin American culture and the ancient Olmec civilization.

Robert Crimo III may change his plea to guilty in the Highland Park mass shooting case, potentially skipping a trial and moving directly to sentencing.