A decade after the legalization of same-sex marriage in the U.S., legal and societal challenges persist, with concerns over the Supreme Court's current composition and state actions.

Chicago prepares for Pride Month with events including the 54th annual Pride Parade on June 29, themed "United in Pride." A variety of celebrations are scheduled, such as the Chicago 2025 Pride Fest and the CTA's Pride train.

A three-vehicle crash on I-55 near Lemont Road resulted in two deaths and closed northbound lanes, with ongoing investigations by Illinois State Police.

A man was injured at Chicago's ‘Playpen’ near Lake Michigan and was transported to the hospital in stable condition; details of the incident remain undisclosed.

A 27-year-old woman died after being pulled from Lake Michigan near Navy Pier in Chicago; the circumstances of her entering the water are under investigation.

An 11-year-old boy was shot in the back at a Chicago park, and is in good condition. No suspects are in custody and the incident's details are unclear.

The Chicago Police seek help identifying a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run involving a white Honda Accord that killed a pedestrian on N. Lake Shore Drive.

Two men are charged in connection with the death of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera; one of them, Jaylin Arnold, was apprehended on a parole violation and drug possession.

Chicago experiences its fourth day of 90+ degrees heat amid a heatwave, with high humidity pushing heat indices over 100 degrees. Potential storms may lead to cooler temperatures later in the week.

A woman gave birth on a highway ramp in Palatine while heading to the hospital. The baby and mother are healthy, and first responders assisted at the scene.

Chicago faces a severe heat wave with deadly heat index levels and certain zip codes like 60620, 60623, 60628, and 60651 are most at risk. Cooling centers have been opened citywide.

A young man died in a hit-and-run on Chicago's North Side, with police investigating and searching for the driver responsible. The incident caused a temporary road closure.

A man was shot in Chicago's River North area after a fight, and the shooter has not been apprehended. Witnesses report the incident unfolded near a pizza restaurant.