A man was found dead in Austin with dog bites. The incident is under investigation, with the dogs located in a nearby apartment. The death was ruled accidental by the Medical Examiner's Office.

Chicago police are searching for suspects after shots were fired at officers in the Grand Crossing neighborhood during a follow-up investigation. No injuries were reported, and the Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.

Chicago Public Schools parents express concerns over heat, bus shortages, and contract negotiations, while teachers seek to enrich curriculums, introducing governance systems and symbols to students.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on I-57 in Chicago; the victim was a passenger of a disabled SUV. The driver of the offending vehicle has not been identified.

CPS faced a transportation crisis as nearly 18% of students with disabilities lacked bus rides due to a driver shortage and surging demands. Despite efforts including a stipend, many families still struggled.

The long-vacant TJ's Bar in New Lenox has new owners who plan to transform it into a lively country-themed bar and grill, investing $1 million in renovations.

Illinois libraries are set to receive a share of a $2 million grant for technology upgrades, with some local libraries getting up to $52,304 to serve their communities and narrow the digital divide.

Chicago Police Department is searching for 11-year-old Tianna Green, reported missing since August 24, 2024, last seen on S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

There is a series of early morning burglaries in Chicago's 4th, 5th, 6th, and 22nd Districts where thieves use stolen vehicles to remove front doors and steal items.

Chicago is facing extreme heat with a heat index of around 105 degrees, creating health risks and leading to an Air Quality Alert. Storms are also possible, adding to the dangers of the heat wave.

A stolen vehicle crashed into an Edison Park business in Chicago, injuring five people, with the driver charged for possession of the car and a weapon.

A teen was seriously injured in a shooting in Chicago. No arrests have been made, and police are investigating. The shooting occurred in a parking lot near Gately Stadium.

The Chicago Police are seeking a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian on S. Lakeshore Drive, involving a suspected white sedan with front-end damage.