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.

A 36‑year‑old motorcyclist died and a 9‑year‑old passenger was critically hurt after a late‑night crash on the 6700 block of South Damen in West Englewood.

Rip currents prompted hundreds of rescues and multiple deaths over the Fourth of July holiday. Lifeguards and NOAA explain the steps that can keep you safe if you're pulled out.

Officers arrested a juvenile and recovered a weapon after a Friday gang‑disturbance call near 41st and California, the 9th District says.