A judge handed a 25-year term to Mijawon Johnson after a Red Line attack in January 2024 killed 61-year-old Vivian Morgan. The court found him guilty but mentally ill.

A months‑long undercover probe led to the arrest of a Downers Grove man after authorities say they seized roughly 227 grams of fentanyl, hundreds of counterfeit pills and drug‑processing gear.

Midyear FEC filings show Democratic incumbents in Chicago suburbs holding seven-figure war chests while many Republican challengers report only a few thousand dollars.

Capital One is moving Discover card accounts onto its platform; some customers could switch as soon as July 27. Expect most terms to stay the same, but update autopay and saved cards.

A local collective will build two four-story mixed-use buildings at 63rd and Ashland, adding 36 apartments and ground-floor retail to long-vacant lots.

A Northwestern journalism professor filed a federal suit alleging federal pressure and discrimination led to a denied tenure; he seeks reinstatement or damages as his contract ends Aug. 31, 2026.

Metra halted North Central Service Monday after a train struck a pedestrian near Wheeling. Inbound and outbound trains were stopped while crews responded.

Jordin Canada’s buzzer-beating layup gave the Dream a 93-91 win over the Sky, and the finish reshaped how Chicago’s trade for Angel Reese looks today. Atlanta’s surge has trimmed the value of the picks the Sky received.

A 30-year-old man was shot and killed late Sunday after a fight on North Lincoln Avenue in Lincoln Park; police recovered a gun and a suspect is in custody.

A Chicago man was arrested after troopers say a pickup hit triple‑digit speeds on the Indiana Toll Road; officers found a woman and two children inside the vehicle.

A 27-year-old woman was shot while driving in Englewood Sunday night; Wentworth Area detectives are investigating. She self-transported to St. Bernard Hospital and is in good condition.

Smoke and an Areawide Air Pollution Action Day cloud Chicago Monday; gusty winds and scattered storms are possible tonight.

Chicago will host the 2026 WNBA All‑Star Game at United Center on July 25, with Changemaker Day and Jr. WNBA events at the Obama Presidential Center the day before.