A man was shot Thursday afternoon on Chicago's Near West Side and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition. Police say the shooters fled and detectives are investigating.

A 39-year-old man was shot in the face inside a Fuller Park home and taken to UChicago Medical Center in critical condition. Police say no one is in custody.

Cook County Crime Stoppers warns a funding shortfall could force it to stop operations by January 2027; the nonprofit says it has about $5,000 left.

Kalshi sued Illinois in federal court to block a new per‑trade tax on exchange wagers, arguing the statute conflicts with federal commodities law.

Two boats collided at Monroe Harbor Friday, leaving several people critically injured and emergency crews loading multiple victims into ambulances. Authorities say details remain unclear.

Two men were found shot behind a house on Chicago’s Northwest Side and later died at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, police said.

An NBC Chicago investigation finds a social‑media "machine‑gun marketplace" feeding Chicago. An undercover buy led to the arrest of an alleged seller accused of selling a conversion kit and handguns.

Jed Hoyer pulled a quick trade for David Peterson as the Cubs scramble to replace multiple injured starters. The move is a stopgap that leans on Chicago’s defense.

An outside investigation found a former Zahm Hall rector weighed and abused students; Notre Dame has apologized and announced new oversight and survivor support. Survivors say questions remain.

Oak Park police say a man on a bicycle approached a young girl in an alley on the 1100 block of South Lyman and reached into her shorts. Detectives are asking neighbors to check cameras and call with tips.

Mostly cloudy and cool today with showers mainly staying south. Dangerous heat builds Monday, June 29, with heat-index values topping 100°F.

A Route 59 water main leak prompted a precautionary boil order across several Plainfield neighborhoods as crews worked to repair the break and traffic was restricted.

Visitor numbers and hotel bookings improved in 2025, but Chicago remains short of its 2019 peak as officials push to win back international travelers.