Chicago will experience sunny weather followed by possible severe storms with risks of hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding. The NWS advises residents to stay alert and prepared.

Illinois maintains property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 in Wabash County, ensuring that property tax assessments remain standardized and fair within the county.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to a $700 million settlement with 43 attorneys general over allegations of deceptive marketing of talc-based products like baby powder.

Chicago Police are enhancing DUI patrols in the 10th District with advanced tech and a mobile unit to process charges on-site, aiming to improve road safety. Previous patrols issued 39 citations, yet made no DUI arrests.

A 14-year-old boy in Chicago faces severe charges of vehicular hijacking and armed robbery after allegedly stealing a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint. He was arrested by US Marshals and Chicago detectives.

An elderly woman suffered major burns in a fire at her South Shore, Chicago residence, and was transported in serious condition to a local hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A CTA bus crashed into Chicago's Ramova Theater and several vehicles, resulting in five hospitalizations and damages to 11 vehicles. The causes are under investigation.

A man was shot in the head while driving in Chicago Lawn; his condition is critical, and no arrests have been made. The incident adds to the city's gun violence narrative.

Illinois launches the Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program to improve LGBTQ+ healthcare, focusing on access to gender-affirming care and addressing issues of systemic discrimination.

Hanan Shaheen is suing her landlord and his relatives after her son was murdered in a suspected hate crime linked to anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiments.

Prosecutors seek a 10-year sentence for former Ald. Ed Burke on corruption charges, citing his influence in Chicago politics. His defense argues for leniency due to his service and age. Burke maintains his innocence and has requested a new trial.

Chicago settled a lawsuit over the 2016 fatal police shooting of Joshua Beal, with undisclosed terms, just before the related civil trial was to begin.

Chicago City Council is set to approve a record $50 million settlement for the "Marquette Park 4," who were exonerated after wrongful convictions for a 1995 double murder.