Illinois EPA invests $983,750 in energy efficiency grants for four communities, funded by the U.S. DOE via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Gas prices in Peoria increased slightly by 1.9 cents to $3.31 per gallon, but are lower than last month and last year. The area's prices are below the Illinois average, which has a wider range. The trend may continue as summer ends.

A Naperville woman, Olasinmibo "Sinmi" Abosede, has been missing since last Wednesday, leading to search efforts in a local forest preserve with assistance from volunteers and the police.

Chicago Public Schools is expanding its sustainable community school program to 16 more schools, integrating academic and community services, despite a $734 million budget deficit.

A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in Hobart, Indiana. The home was a total loss, but all occupants and their dog escaped unharmed. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Seven people were shot, including a 4-year-old, at a Harvey house party; one assailant was killed by a licensed attendee. Another related fatal shooting occurred soon after.

A major crash involving two semis on I-80 near Morris, IL, closed westbound lanes and caused delays, with both drivers hospitalized. Cleanup is underway.

A Logan Square fire injured three people and damaged two buildings, with a woman in serious condition and two men in fair condition at Stroger Hospital. The cause remains under investigation.

Chicago priest Rev. Ronald Kondziolka faces an allegation of child sex abuse from over 40 years ago; he denies it and has stepped aside from ministry.

Chicago Police alert South Shore residents of a series of armed robberies targeting delivery workers, providing safety advice amid ongoing investigations.

Texas House Democrats fled to Illinois to avoid a vote on a redistricting plan favoring Republicans, causing a standoff with GOP leaders who threaten consequences for their absence. The move has wider implications for national partisan politics.

The Chicago Police Department seeks information on Cicero Patton, missing since June 6. He is prone to seizures, last seen at 7800 S Drexel, and frequently visits 1400 S Canal.

Chicago faces hazy skies and rising temperatures, with no air quality alert issued despite unhealthy conditions.