A 7-year-old boy, Adrian M. Matias, died following a fire in Chicago's South Shore, which also killed a 24-year-old man and injured four others. The cause is under investigation.

The family of David O'Donnell, who died in a construction accident, is suing Turner Construction and Adjustable Concrete, claiming insufficient safety measures caused the fatal fall.

Local authorities rescued two teenagers on paddle boards drifting away from Lake Michigan's shore due to strong currents and wind. They lacked life vests and communication devices.

Tyler, the Creator is out of the Lollapalooza lineup, with Megan Thee Stallion stepping in as the Thursday headliner.

Sabrina Carpenter will perform in Chicago on Oct. 13 as part of her 'Short n' Sweet Tour.' Her hits "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" are chart-toppers.

Six Flags Great America announces the opening of Sky Striker, the tallest pendulum ride in the Midwest, offering an experience of weightlessness and high speeds.

AG Kwame Raoul leads 19 attorneys general in defending diversity initiatives against legal attacks, arguing their benefits and legality in a letter to the ABA and Fortune 100 leaders.

Naperville Police Chief invites residents to a casual "Chat with the Chief" event at Panera Bread for open dialogue on safety and concerns.

Chicago Police issued a missing persons alert for Angelina Cortez, 23; last seen in W Division—described as Hispanic, 5'1", with distinguishing marks. She may require medical attention, and the community actively searches for her.

A body was found in Lake Michigan near Navy Pier, potentially linked to a boater missing since the previous Saturday. Officials have not confirmed the identity or circumstances.

Firefighters battled a large blaze at a building in Chicago's Humboldt Park during a heatwave, marking the second such fire in the area within 24 hours.

Two women were shot, one fatally, in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood near 31st Street Beach. A 22-year-old woman died, and a 20-year-old was injured. No arrests have been made.

A 14-year-old girl was shot while in a vehicle on Chicago's South Side; she's stable and no suspects are detained.