A 47-year-old woman’s autopsy lists heat stroke as the primary cause of death, marking the fifth heat-linked fatality in the Chicago area since July 1.

The Chicago Board of Education approved a resolution barring candidates from accepting contributions from active or prospective CPS vendors; candidates who accepted such donations must recuse or return them.

Alameda planners will hear a draft ordinance this Monday to create the city’s first rules for short‑term rentals, balancing host income with preserving long‑term housing. Public comment is invited.