Megan Moroney broke the Illinois State Fair's Grandstand attendance record with 15,532 fans, surpassing previous records set by artists like Lil Wayne and Jason Aldean.

Trump’s D.C. move tests federal power over city policing. We break down the statutes, the Guard, and the legal fights that could define what happens next, if Trump actually wants to expand his powers in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and other Democrat strongholds.

President Trump opposes "no cash bail" policies, aiming to federalize D.C.'s police and end such policies in cities like Chicago, despite lower crime rates conflicting with his stance. Legal challenges are anticipated for any federal intervention.

Gas prices in Peoria have slightly decreased, with the average at $3.30 per gallon, as oil prices dropped below $64 per barrel. The national average also fell to $3.08 per gallon.

Jeffrey Tobolski, ex-Cook County Commissioner and Mayor of McCook, was sentenced to four years in prison for corruption after an extensive federal investigation revealed his involvement in extortion and bribery schemes.

The Illinois Department of Revenue sets Champaign County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, aiming to ensure tax equity by keeping property assessments aligned with market values.

Suspect Aaron Conley was apprehended after a domestic-related double shooting in Aurora, leaving one victim critically injured and another with non-life-threatening wounds.

Firefighters in Gary, Indiana, battled an extensive fire at Collins Pallet Recycling for over 18 hours, fueled by stacked wooden pallets. A gas can was found, prompting an investigation into the fire's cause.

Severe storms in the Midwest lead to Milwaukee flooding, prompting a state of emergency and the cancellation of the Wisconsin State Fair's closing day.

A boil order was issued in Schaumburg, Illinois, after a water main break, affecting areas including Medieval Times and multiple courts, until water service was restored.

Chicago police seek a hit-and-run driver after a pedestrian was fatally struck in Gage Park. The vehicle is a silver Toyota 4Runner with possible front-end damage. Witnesses and information are requested to aid the investigation.

Chicago Police have issued a missing person alert for Carl Aikens, 63, last seen on N. Sheridan. He's described as a Black male, around 5'11". The public is urged to assist.

Chicago saw a violent weekend with 4 dead and 23 wounded citywide, including shootings at a West Side block party which resulted in two deaths and seven injuries. No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate the incidents.