Chicago faces a week of heavy rains and thunderstorms with risks of flooding and limited beach access due to high swim risks and potential waterspouts on Lake Michigan.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reaches a $10 million settlement with Teleperformance over deceptive marketing tactics misleading consumers about alternative retail electric supplier affiliations.

Hogsalt Hospitality is planning to reopen the former Logan Square ice cream stand, The Freeze, as a Small Cheval location, retaining ice cream offerings with updates to the building.

A Rockford man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal firearm possession, part of Project Safe Neighborhoods efforts to reduce violent crime.

A Chicago businessman, Ziad I. Zayed, received a 26-month federal prison sentence for operating an illicit fencing operation involving stolen goods like electronics.

Naperville Crime Stoppers offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in a predawn burglary on E. Chicago Ave. They urge the public to report tips anonymously, which could help solve the case.

Chicago police are asking for help to identify two 18-year-old suspects after an armed robbery on the Green Line, where a young woman was assaulted and robbed.

Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights returns for its 30th year, featuring over three million lights and a new "Light Lounge," with free admission on select nights.

Chicago ends its use of ShotSpotter technology as its contract expires, with Mayor Johnson choosing not to renew it amidst debates on public safety strategies.

A shooting at Eden Bar and Grill in Joliet, Illinois injured three people, with shell casings found outside the bar. Police are investigating the early morning incident.

Illinois DMV locations will have new hours to meet higher morning customer demand, opening at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, based on feedback and data analysis.

Illinois high school students can now access up to eight mental health counseling sessions through a grant from the IDPH, fostering enhanced support and services, including a new referral portal.

A cyclist, Isabel Dimas-Jimenez, died following a collision with a vehicle in Naperville. The crash involved a Jeep Wrangler and occurred on W. Ogden Avenue and Royal Saint George Drive. No charges have been filed; authorities continue investigating.