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.

Grubhub and Albertsons Companies have partnered to offer grocery delivery from about 1,800 Albertsons stores via Grubhub's platform and apps, aiming to provide convenience and various options to customers.

Two juveniles in Chicago are in custody for a series of robberies, including targeting a 62-year-old man. The incidents date to May 23, 2024, with the suspects aged 14 and 11.

A nurse at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights is suspended amid allegations of swapping students' meds, prompting a police and child services investigation. A child showed signs of drug exposure, leading a family to hire a law firm.

Uber integrates traditional taxis into its app in Chicago, offering users the option to hail cabs alongside ride-sharing services, amidst mixed reactions from industry stakeholders.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker backs The Bloch Quantum Tech Hub in Chicago, aiming to boost the economy by $60 billion and create 30,000 jobs in the quantum technology sector.

Widespread cellular service outages affecting AT&T and Cricket Wireless customers have been reported, with providers urging the use of Wi-Fi calling until issues are resolved.

Illinois is set to witness a rare event as two cicada broods, XIII and XIX, emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803, creating a massive, noisy display. The phenomenon occurs once every 221 years and will feature billions of cicadas.

State Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 11 others, requests the DEA to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III to promote public health and aid legitimate businesses.

At 17, Dorothy Tillman earned a Ph.D. from Arizona State University and founded the Dorothy Jeanius STEAM Leadership Institute, focusing on mental health and holistic education.

Scientists use atom probe tomography on Apollo 17 lunar samples, showing the moon is 4.46 billion years old, older by 40 million years.