Chicago expects fluctuating weather, with a chance of thunderstorms today and a high of 83 degrees. The risk of damaging winds and hail is noted. The weekend will cool down, with a high near 71 degrees expected for Labor Day Monday.

Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining in Rogers Park has temporarily closed due to nearby Starbucks construction but plans to reopen with both dinner and new breakfast offerings near Loyola University.

A shopper in Addison won a $9.2 million Illinois Lottery jackpot after buying the ticket at Jewel-Osco. The store receives a $92k bonus for selling it.

Demolition begins at the Tribune's Freedom Center to make way for a new Bally’s casino, with residents and officials eyeing economic benefits and environmental safeguards.

Chicago ramps up mosquito spraying to combat West Nile virus, with health officials classifying the risk as high. Dr. Fauci's hospitalization for the virus underscores the threat, while other regions face diseases like EEE and dengue fever.

A 22-year-old man was shot during a quarrel at Primo Pizza in Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood and was hospitalized in fair condition. The shooter fled, and police are investigating.

Red Lobster, amid bankruptcy, may close three Illinois locations pending court approval, reducing its nationwide presence from over 650 to around 530 outlets.

The FTC is fighting Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons in court, arguing it will reduce competition, raise prices, and hurt employees. Albertsons claims the merger is necessary to compete against larger retailers.

Chicago-area schools are dismissing early due to a severe heatwave, with temperatures potentially breaking 50-year records. Public services are adjusting schedules for safety.

An individual is charged with vehicular hijacking of a delivery driver in Chicago; the suspect, William Peterson, was arrested by the city's Vehicular Hijacking Task Force.

A 17-year-old male was arrested in Chicago for his alleged role in an April vehicular hijacking and armed robbery of a rideshare driver. He faces multiple felony charges.

A high school soccer star, Juan Salgado, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Little Village. His community gathered at his school to remember him and mourn the loss of his potential and aspirations.

Boeing continues to fund Illinois politicians despite legal issues, donating $22,000 recently. Recipients include Senate President Don Harmon. Since 2001, Boeing donated $360,000 to state entities and contributed significantly to federal campaigns.