Chicago experienced a rash of shootings as summer began, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries across various neighborhoods, including Englewood. No arrests have been made.

Emy, a giraffe at Peoria Zoo, recovers after an eye surgery due to infection, with care from multiple veterinary teams. She adapts well, aided by the zoo's support.

Du Quoin State Fairgrounds offers a free fishing introduction for kids on July 8. Requires pre-registration; first 25 to sign up will participate. Older participants need a valid license.

A man was fatally shot and crashed his car in South Peoria; another was injured. Police investigate the incident, which occurred near Martin Luther King Jr. Park.

The Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights is permanently closed after mishandling deceased bodies; bodies were found improperly stored, leading to several grievances from families.

Chicago Police Department announces DUI Saturation Patrol in the Gresham District, incorporating increased monitoring and a BAT Mobile Unit for on-site offenses.

Chicago experiences a sweltering start to summer with high heat and potential showers, as the solstice brings extended daylight and caution for heat-related illnesses.

Listeria linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo from Kroger and Walmart causes deaths and a pregnancy loss. FreshRealm recalls products. Consumers advised to discard or return items.

A 69-year-old man was found dead from a gunshot to the head in Burnside, Chicago. A person of interest is being questioned in what might be a domestic-related incident.

Rocky Ahmedyar is accused of attempted murder on estranged wife; judge denied bail; incident involved firearm, threats, and was responded to by Naperville Police.

A Nigerian cybercriminal, Ridwan Adeleke Adepoju, was sentenced to 3.5 years in U.S. federal prison for phishing, romance scams, and submitting fraudulent tax returns.

Terry Luttrell, ex-REO Speedwagon singer, was injured in a car crash after a reunion concert in Illinois; he suffered a broken sternum but is optimistic about recovery.

An 18-year-old was charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking of a disabled victim in Chicago; Kennedy Leach was arrested after a carjacking incident.