Chicago's weather is changing to seasonable temperatures with breezy conditions, mixed thunderstorms, and clear skies this week, with a high of 78 degrees today and a windy forecast by the National Weather Service.

Two crashes on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago resulted in one death and two injuries. The first involved a Honda rear-ending a semi-truck; the second, a pedestrian struck by a Tesla. Investigations are ongoing to determine the causes.

Illinois' IDOR maintains Greene County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, aiming to balance tax obligations across various districts. Farmland is assessed differently but overall county properties average at 33.36% market value.

Chicago's Gage Park Fieldhouse is reopening with facility upgrades after serving as an emergency winter shelter, with summer programs resuming June 10.

A spate of strong-arm robberies and retail thefts in Chicago's 1st and ernal 19th Districts has led to increased vigilance and police urging for public cooperation.

A study finds police in Chicago exhibit racial bias in traffic stops, disproportionately affecting Black drivers, as reported by NBC Chicago and University of Sydney News.

An Illinois lottery player won a $560 million Mega Millions jackpot, with officials confirming the win from Tuesday's drawing. The online ticket matched all six numbers.

An explosion in Lake Zurich destroyed a home and claimed a life. The fire department responded to intense flames, while the cause remains under investigation.

Two juveniles in Chicago are in custody for a series of robberies, including targeting a 62-year-old man. The incidents date to May 23, 2024, with the suspects aged 14 and 11.

One man was killed and another wounded in a shooting at Jackson Park, Chicago. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon, and the police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

Two teens were killed by a drunk driver while changing a tire on the Eisenhower Expressway. The driver, Ashanti Gates, faces nine felony charges and was ordered home confinement.

Chicago celebrates art and community with a cicada-themed public art display, "Cicada Parade-A," featuring 250 sculptures by local artists displayed around the city.

A man in his 50s was critically injured after forcing open the doors of a moving CTA Red Line train and stepping out, causing delays during the morning rush hour.