Michael Thompson, a 16-year-old from Aurora, is missing in Chicago, last seen in blue scrubs without shoes. He needs medical help, and the CPD seeks public assistance to find him.

The forecast suggests continued dry weather in Chicago with above-average temperatures, highs potentially reaching 83 degrees, and a chance of showers beginning Saturday.

Chicago officials and community leaders are advocating for the reinstatement of the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system, with partial funding secured.

Javan Jamar Thompson from Kankakee was sentenced to ten years for attempting to receive fentanyl and cocaine through the mail. He pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute.

Englewood, Chicago, is without a fire truck due to a vehicle shortage, affecting emergency responses. After Truck 20's brake failure, the Chicago Fire Department has no spares. Union contract negotiations include a demand for more equipment.

Vienna Beef plans to open a new plaza in Bucktown, Chicago, with corporate offices, retail spaces, and a restaurant by 2025, celebrating the brand's 130-year history.

Cook County's 77 judges, including some with past controversies, quietly campaign for retention in the November elections, while the electorate remains largely unaware of their records.

A fire in Evanston, Illinois, critically injured one and displaced two from a historic home, with rescue and aid efforts underway. Firefighters and the Red Cross responded to the incident.

The Illinois Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the platform's features harm children's mental health and that the company prioritizes profit over safety.

A Baytown gas station faces a lawsuit for alleged price gouging after Hurricane Beryl, with Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee imposing a $50,000 penalty for increased gas prices.

Chicago has seen multiple armed robberies and carjackings by suspects described as male Blacks, ages 18-25, using a black sedan or Kia Optima.

Wedeke Nondo was charged with two counts of reckless homicide for a 2021 crash that killed two pedestrians in Chicago. He was arrested in Phoenix and extradited to Chicago for his hearing.

Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, and lobbyist Michael McClain begin their federal racketeering and bribery trial, with jury selection underway amid concerns over widespread name recognition.