A Cook County judge sentenced Jimmy Chamberlain to 63 years for the 2023 killing of a Wicker Park bouncer outside Lyon’s Den. The verdict follows a 2025 conviction.

Police and the city's civilian watchdog responded to early-morning gunfire near Columbus and Balbo drives in Grant Park. Dispatch audio captured reports of drag racing and fireworks as officers sealed off Balbo Drive.

Two women were found dead Friday in Bucktown; investigators are awaiting autopsy results and Area 3 detectives are asking for tips.

Sunny now with a high near 82°F. Heat builds into the upper 80s–90s midweek; check cooling centers if you lack AC.

The Michigan DNR is proposing to grow Warren Dunes' protected Natural Area to about 600 acres while realigning protections near the Hidebrandt campground. Officials say camping and beach access would remain unchanged.

State tax waivers are available to residents and businesses in 11 Illinois counties hit by storms. Key deadlines, covered taxes and how to request relief explained.

An off‑duty Cedar Lake officer was arrested after officers say he drove a marked patrol car while intoxicated on July 5; investigators are awaiting bloodwork.

Thieves rammed a North Lawndale restaurant early Saturday in a failed attempt to steal its ATM; they fled in a white SUV and detectives are investigating.

A 30-year-old man was found shot to death Friday in Roseland's 0-100 block of West 112th Place. Area Two detectives are investigating and police have released few details.

Five Iron Golf is proposing a second‑floor simulator bar at 47 E. Chicago Ave in downtown Naperville, seeking a late‑night permit and aiming for an April 19, 2027 opening.

A 47-year-old woman’s autopsy lists heat stroke as the primary cause of death, marking the fifth heat-linked fatality in the Chicago area since July 1.

The Chicago Board of Education approved a resolution barring candidates from accepting contributions from active or prospective CPS vendors; candidates who accepted such donations must recuse or return them.

A breakfast restaurant is proposed for the former Dairy Barn at 121 S. Main in Oswego; trustees will consider a $125,000 loan and a $40,000 incentive to help with buildout.