A 13-year-old faces felony charges for threats against an Illinois middle school, and in Indiana, several students were arrested for similar offenses, highlighting the impact of social media threats on school safety.

Bloomingdale plans to transform the old Stratford Square Mall into a mixed-use space with apartments, shops, and entertainment areas, with demolition starting in October.

An 18-year-old has been charged with a January 2023 aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago, having been arrested by the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force.

A lawsuit by the EEOC accuses Admiral Theatre dance club of sexual and racial discrimination, alleging a hostile work environment for female and Black dancers.

A vehicle crash in Chicago's Far South Side resulted in an SUV hitting a liquor store, injuring two people. The incident involved a sedan running a traffic light and hitting the SUV. Traffic citations are pending against the sedan's driver.

Morgan Li plans to rebuild a more advanced facility after a fire destroyed their warehouse in Chicago Heights, aiming for increased efficiency and jobs.

The University of Chicago received a $100 million donation for the Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression, aiming to support free speech. However, some critics highlight the university's contradictory actions toward protesting students.

Chicago Public Schools sees a slight enrollment increase for the second consecutive year, including a rise in English language learners and changes in demographic composition.

Three individuals were shot at a red light in Chicago's South Shore; two men are in critical condition and a woman is in fair condition. No arrests have been made.

Gunfire shattered a CTA bus window in Washington Heights, Chicago, with no injuries reported. The driver was hospitalized for evaluation, and no suspects are in custody.

A missing 2-year-old girl was found safe in a vacant room at the Extended Stay America Hotel in Lombard after a large-scale search by police and divers.

The future of Evanston's Harley Clarke Mansion is under consideration, with competing proposals including a $29 million renovation plan for commercial use and community-focused alternatives, pending City Council discussions.

A Cook County man is charged with using stolen personal info to buy and sell vehicles online, facing multiple felonies including vehicle theft and money laundering.