The Dolton Village Board unanimously voted to acquire Pope Leo XIV's childhood home, attracting pilgrims and raising local excitement and financial concerns.

AG Kwame Raoul joins 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit to protect Job Corps from termination by the Trump administration, emphasizing the program's role in aiding disadvantaged youth.

Four people were injured in a shooting on Chicago's Far South Side, with two men in critical condition and a woman in stable condition. Detectives are investigating the incident.

Brian Crowder, an ex-CPS dean, was found guilty of sexually abusing a student, with events beginning over a decade ago. The survivor, now 24, also filed a civil suit. Crowder's defense hints at challenging the convictions. Sentencing awaits.

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is causing major road closures, impacting traffic but reducing preparation time from previous years. The event requires closures from June 25 to July 7, with access maintained for key areas.

CMX Cinemas filed for Subchapter V bankruptcy with plans to restructure and maintain operations, keeping 1,400 jobs intact. The chain, hit by financial issues, aims for long-term viability.

Chicago Police are searching for the missing 15-year-old Traniyah Armstrong and urge the public to help. She is described as 5'8", 180 pounds, with brown eyes and red/auburn hair.

In Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, an unmarked police car was shot at by individuals in a vacant lot; the officer was unharmed, with no arrests yet made.

Chicago police seek help finding Kelly Hynes-Lambert, last seen June 27 on the 3900 block of N. Broadway, described as a white female with green eyes and tattoos.

A mass shooting outside Artis Lounge in Chicago left four dead and at least 14 injured during an album release party. The attack came from a circling black vehicle. No arrests have been made; the investigation is ongoing.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads a coalition opposing the end of a humanitarian parole program which protects over 500,000 immigrants from countries like Cuba and Haiti, highlighting its importance to individuals and state economies.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 24-year-old Kaci O'Hara, last seen June 23, 2025, expressing mental health concerns.

Chicago is experiencing its 18th day of a heat wave, with temperatures consistently reaching the 90s and a slight chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms.