26 dogs were rescued from a Chicago home following an animal cruelty complaint; no arrests have been made yet. The incident strains the city's near-capacity animal shelters.

Illinois becomes the first state to mandate annual mental health screenings for public school students from third to twelfth grade, set to start in the 2027-2028 school year.

Two men were shot in separate incidents in Chicago's Logan Square and Avondale neighborhoods, with one in critical condition. No arrests have been made.

Chicago reports a 39% reduction in carbon emissions per square foot in large buildings, detailed in its 2022-2023 Energy Benchmarking Report. Mayor Johnson emphasizes the city's commitment to sustainability.

Andrew McGann, with Chicago roots, is charged with the double homicide of a couple in Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, where the victims were hiking with their children.

Chicago faces an Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfire smoke, impacting sensitive groups' health as Lollapalooza unfolds; officials advise caution.

A Chicago man, Jaron Woodsley, faces federal charges for allegedly trading child pornography on Telegram, according to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office.

A man was arrested in North Chicago for running a meth operation out of a house used as a daycare; he faces multiple charges including endangering a child.

Cook County has announced the "Pathways to Cook County" Summit for August 6, 2025, to enhance small business engagement and procurement opportunities.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit with other states against the Trump administration's policies affecting health care for transgender youths, asserting these federal actions are unlawful and overreaching.

A missing child from 2018 was found in Chicago's Humboldt Park by US Marshals and local police, with the mother arrested for fleeing with the child despite a court order.

The MLB All-Star Game will return to Wrigley Field in 2027 after renovations, with city and state leaders celebrating the expected economic boost for Chicago.

An Illinois Lottery player claimed a $1.1 million Lucky Day Lotto jackpot, initially doubting the authenticity of the win until it was verified. The winner plans to save most of the prize and possibly take a vacation or remodel the kitchen.