Kareim J. Coverson was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his involvement in a bank fraud conspiracy, with orders to repay $614,597.50 and serve 2 years of supervised release.

Chicago Public Schools face a $734 million deficit, leading to 1,500 layoffs including teachers, amidst efforts to balance the budget; the district pushes for structural financial changes over temporary fixes.

Illinois AG secured a $600,000 settlement against Wonolo Inc. for misclassifying workers and failing to pay minimum and overtime wages. Over 3,320 workers will be compensated.

The 9th Circuit Court upheld an injunction against a presidential order that sought to end birthright citizenship, affirming the Fourteenth Amendment's citizenship clause.

Chicago's Hyde Park faces a series of property vandalisms investigated as hate crimes, involving anti-Semitic stickers and graffiti. Police urge vigilance and cooperation.

Chicago faces thunderstorms and potential urban flooding after a heatwave, as temperatures near mid-90s and heat indexes hit 103, with over 600 households losing power.

A crash in Gage Park involving a car and police squad injured three, including two officers. The driver ran a red light, hit the squad car, and received four citations.

NASCAR announced a new street race at San Diego's Naval Base Coronado for 2026, with additional Xfinity and Craftsman Truck Series races planned. Details regarding the track layout are forthcoming.

Lake County authorities are intensifying their search for a missing 14-year-old boy who disappeared while swimming in Lake Michigan, with boats, divers, and drones deployed.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for the missing 42-year-old Andrej Jelic, who suffers from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and is developmentally disabled.

Police warn of a series of burglaries affecting Chicago businesses, with suspects smashing their way into shops and stealing cash and ATMs, urging community vigilance and cooperation.

Chicago PD announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in the First District on July 26 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., focusing on impaired driving and traffic offenses.

Chicago Union Station celebrates its 100th anniversary, highlighting its historical impact, Burnham's design legacy, and recent and future renovations.