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.

A coalition of attorneys general, led by Kwame Raoul, won an injunction against the Trump administration's attempt to tie transportation funding to state compliance with its immigration policies.

The Chicago Police Department issued a warning about a series of armed robberies in various Chicago neighborhoods, involving assailants using a black Acura sedan.

Chicago faces extreme heat with temperatures near 96°F and heat indexes of 105°F, strong winds up to 40 mph, and persistent high humidity, causing discomfort into early next week.

A South Elgin man, Colin J. McCambridge, faces child pornography charges, including possession and dissemination, and was released on strict pretrial conditions.

A fire on Chicago's Northwest Side displaced residents and necessitated a significant firefighting response, with no reported injuries. The building will be demolished.

Highland Park police shot and killed a man with a knife who reportedly charged at them during a well-being check. The incident is under investigation by the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for 26-year-old Kelly Rodgers, last seen on South Michigan Avenue, wearing a black T-shirt, blue shorts, and black shoes. He may require medical attention.

Columbia College Chicago lays off 20 full-time faculty amid budget cuts, affecting various departments and changing graduation requirements to focus on major/minor courses.

Gale Street Inn in Chicago's Jefferson Park has closed abruptly after 59 years, surprising customers and leaving the community saddened. Staffing issues were cited as the reason for the closure.

Motorcyclist Dante Fields died after a high-speed collision with an SUV in Naperville at Chicago Avenue and Naper Boulevard.