A man was shot to death in Robbins, Illinois. Police found him early Friday morning and began an investigation with Cook County Sheriff’s deputies. Residents expressed shock at the violence.

Cook County has approved $8.27 million in infrastructure investments for 32 projects through the 2025 'Invest in Cook' program, which has funded $72.7 million in projects since 2017, benefiting transportation across the area.

A 71-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car, which then swerved into a CTA bus in Greater Grand Crossing, injuring multiple people, no citations issued.

An 18-year-old woman died and a 19-year-old man was injured following a late-night collision on Lower Wacker Drive, after their Pontiac was hit by a Jeep.

Two men, Nicholas Cozzie and Jakob Evans, are charged with armed robbery for stealing a gaming console in a daylight heist from a seller using the OfferUp app.

Chicago Police seek public help to identify a burglary suspect in Scottsdale neighborhood; the incident occurred on W. 83rd St. and a video has been released for identification assistance.

Chicago anticipates a heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 92 degrees, while chances of showers and thunderstorms may offer relief; August has seen lower than usual rainfall.

Target and Ulta Beauty are ending their "shop-in-shop" partnership, which will conclude in August 2026. Rewards linkage will remain active until the deadline.

The Dandy Crown, a River West bar, suffered two robberies involving a knife-threat and an assault. No arrests have been made; the bar plans to increase security.

Hunter Lauridsen of Manteno is charged with attempted arson and endangering a child after allegedly trying to set fire to a mobile home with the mother of his unborn child inside.

Illinois sees minor adjustments in its labor market for July, with a slight drop in nonfarm payrolls and a stable unemployment rate, despite variability across sectors.

A third family member, Jacolyn Wians, died following a fire in Streamwood, Chicago, totaling three deaths from the same family. The fire originated in a utility closet in the basement.

The Chicago Police are conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol in Rogers Park to curb drunk driving and traffic violations, employing increased presence and technology like the BAT Mobile Unit.