Jennifer Lopez cancels her summer tour "THIS IS ME...LIVE" for personal reasons, disappointing fans and amidst reports of weak ticket sales for some dates. Refunds are available for ticket holders.

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a plan for Chicago's sidewalks to be plowed for snow to aid seniors and disabled residents, starting with a pilot program in the winter of 2025-2026.

Alexis Davila is charged with felony battery against a child under 13 in Chicago. She was arrested with the help of a regional task force. The case highlights concerns about child safety in the city.

Chicago has distributed over 1,000 Stop the Bleed kits to various locations, enabling public emergency responses to severe bleeding incidents. The city also provides training as part of its Safe Chicago program.

A woman in Chicago was mistakenly shot in the face by a man who thought she was a burglar. She is in critical condition, and the police are investigating.

Sundance Institute collaborates with Choose Chicago and the city's Film Office to host a film event from June 28-30, featuring indie screenings and industry workshops.

Verizon experienced a significant service outage affecting customers in Chicago and other regions, with reports peaking Thursday evening. Service was restored later, but the cause remains undisclosed.

The Illinois Commerce Commission denied the majority of Peoples Gas' funding request for its pipeline replacement program, approving only $1.6 million of the proposed $7.9 million increase.

Tenants in Chicago's Pilsen and Woodlawn are suing their landlords, alleging retaliatory actions and unsafe living conditions, and forming unions to demand repairs and better management.

Nestor Isidro Perez Salas, an alleged leading assassin for the Sinaloa cartel, has been extradited to the U.S. to face drug trafficking and other charges.

The Chicago Bears' efforts to secure public funding for a new stadium were stalled as Illinois lawmakers deferred the discussion to the fall veto session, despite the team's commitment to a $2 billion investment.

Pinch, a Chicago-based startup, raised $3.5 million for its in-home med spa services offering treatments like Botox, targeting clients aged 20 to 35 and enabling nurses to run side businesses.

One man was killed and another wounded in a shooting on Chicago's West Side. The incident occurred in the Austin neighborhood, with no arrests made yet.