Chicago police warn West Side sellers after at least eight robberies tied to online phone sales; detectives say two men may be involved and are asking for tips.

A man was killed late Sunday on the 5100-block of S. Western Ave in Gage Park after an SUV struck him, police say. The CPD Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

Joliet police say a husband and wife were found dead early Sunday in their home in an apparent murder‑suicide; children were at the house and there is no known public threat.

City and federal plans to rebuild Promontory Point’s shoreline could close the 1930s limestone‑edged park for years, and neighbors and engineers are sharply divided over repair versus replacement. Preservation groups say phased fixes would spare most of the park; planners point to broader shoreline standards and funded design work.

New records show interim CPD Supt. Fred Waller is collecting a $141,608 pension while earning a $210,648 city salary, creating a roughly $352,256 annual total amid budget strain.

A woman was killed and a man injured after a hit-and-run on northbound I‑57 near Halsted; Illinois State Police are investigating.

The 46th Chinatown Summer Fair filled Wentworth Avenue July 25–26, drawing tens of thousands and showcasing 80+ vendors, lion dances and live performances.

Two Chicago‑area sisters say their mother, a longtime green‑card holder, has been in ICE custody since August 2025 and are pressing lawyers and Sen. Durbin for help.

Dense morning fog and sticky humidity set the tone. Expect storms, a Heat Advisory through 9 p.m., and dangerous lake conditions.

The 31st Black Women's Expo arrives July 31–Aug. 2 at McCormick Place with Joy Reid, Keke Palmer and Le'Andria Johnson headlining a packed weekend of panels, performances and wellness activations.

Tabani Group has listed Renaissance Place in Highland Park for just over $40 million; the mixed‑use complex is being marketed with a packet that highlights retail, offices and about 30 apartments.

Two people, including a teen, were seriously injured in a dog attack inside a West Side home; officers shot the animal and animal control removed it.

A vehicle fleeing police crashed into a freight train on the Southwest Side, killing three and leaving a fourth in critical condition, police said.