Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park in Chicago, cancelling plans to move to Bridgeview, supported by local leadership and residents with mixed feelings about the festival.

The FBI offers a $10,000 reward for leads on a suspect involved in a Lansing bank robbery, describing him as a white male aged 40-60 wearing a plaid shirt and baseball cap.

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot by three assailants in Chicago's Humboldt Park. The shooting occurred around 6:15 p.m. The victim died from multiple head wounds; no arrests have been made.

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Chicago's South Shore. The incident occurred early Thursday; no suspects have been detained, and the investigation is ongoing.

Illinois reports its first human West Nile Virus case of the year in Will County, with the patient being in their 70s. Mosquito batches across several communities tested positive, mirroring statewide virus activity.

Doug Emhoff, Second Gentleman, visited Chicago for Democratic fundraisers, where he discussed Israel's security and antisemitism before the Democratic National Convention.

Chicago's airports now offer the Aira app, a tool aiding visually impaired passengers, for free, enhancing the accessibility and ease of navigating through the airport terminals.

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved $2 million for a new bridge overpass in Kane County to improve safety and infrastructure longevity. The project will replace the old 1989 structure by December 2025.

The Chicago Police Department seeks public help in identifying a suspect from an August armed robbery in Austin where a verbal altercation led to a shooting and bicycle theft.

Illinois approves new safety devices for a Henry County rail crossing to prevent collisions, with costs mostly covered by the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund.

The Illinois State Fair's Governor's Sale of Champions crowned 10 exhibitors and auctioned premium livestock, with the Pritzkers winning a steer for $105,000 to donate the meat to food banks. Proceeds support young farmers and education.

Chicago Police seek info on a hit-and-run involving a truck that caused a grave injury in the 7th District. A community alert was issued for a 2001-2004 silver Nissan Frontier.

Chicago is facing rain and possible thunderstorms, with 100% chance of precipitation and high winds, potentially leading to severe storms, flooding, and hazardous beach conditions.