The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing three-year-old boy, Malakhai Watkins, and his mother Ariel, last seen July 13, 2024, in Chicago.

A widespread tech outage affected various services, including airlines and banking, with significant disruptions in Chicago and globally. Microsoft's issues with its 365 services were identified as the cause.

Chicago Police charge Govanni Hernandez with the 2022 murder of a 3-year-old boy after a nearly two-year probe.

The forecast for Chicago promises dry, comfortable weather through the weekend with temperatures in the mid-70s to lower 80s, with lake breezes potentially cooling shoreline areas.

Semicolon Bookstore has opened a new location on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, aiming to improve literacy in marginalized communities and diversify the area's retail scene.

Two men are charged with a hate crime for allegedly spray-painting "FREE GAZA" on an Israeli flag at a grocery store in Bloomingdale. They face felony and misdemeanor charges.

A deputy in Illinois has been indicted for the first-degree murder of a woman, Sonya Massey, during a 911 response. The incident, showing the deputy's improper use of force, was captured on body camera footage.

The Chicago Marathon announced its elite lineup for 2024, with top athletes like Sutume Kebede and Ruth Chepngetich competing, alongside American runners Keira D’Amato and Betsy Saina.

Cook County donated nearly 1,000 new clothing items from a shuttered facility to the New Life Center, aiding newcomers to Chicago through a salvage program initiative.

The Illinois State Fair features harness racing, giveaways, and evening concerts. Racing enthusiasts can enjoy two race sessions and other attractions from August 8-18, with free admission to the harness racing events.

The Illinois unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.0 percent, with 10,400 added jobs in various sectors except a few like Leisure and Hospitality.

The CTA's "Chat with CTA" chatbot has had over 8,000 interactions since its launch, with 28% handled entirely by the AI, improving customer service and operational efficiency.

Interstate 55 near Channahon, closed due to storm damage and fallen wires, has reopened after days, with Illinois State Police reporting two non-fatal injuries related to the incident.