6 men shot in Back of the Yards; 1 dead
Witnesses said they saw at least one person running away from the scene.
Protesters breach security fence at Democratic National Convention
A standoff between protesters and officers at Union Park followed hours later.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in Chicago on Day 1 of DNC
Thousands marched in a show of solidarity with Palestine and calling for an end to U.S. funding to Israel. A security fence was breached during the marching.
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago for DNC
Air Force Two landed at O'Hare around 7:30 p.m. Harris and her husband were greeted by members of the Illinois Democratic delegation.
Pro-Israel group to draw attention to hostages with installation during DNC in Chicago
Six large-scale creations will fill Hostage Square Chicago—an all-day outdoor exhibit to show solidarity with Israel and the hostages.
Local clergy members strengthen call for Chicago gun violence reduction office
The faith leaders said when Mayor Brandon Johnson was a candidate, he promised to establish and fund an office to address gun violence.
I-94 lanes reopen in NW Indiana after gas leak causes gridlock
By around 6:20 p.m., Indiana State Police said all lanes both east and westbound on the interstate were being reopened.
Northwest Indiana youth football team devastated by fire that destroyed fieldhouse
The fieldhouse burned to the ground. Crisped jerseys and charred facemasks were all that remained afterward.
Sheriff criticized for handling of death of Sonya Massey to retire
Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell made the announcement nearly a month after Massey was killed and weeks of calls for his resignation.
Concerns rise about COVID cases associated with Lollapalooza
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
Some who live near United Center feel inconvenienced by DNC security restrictions
Residents of Chicago Housing Authority building said they were given a special ID that will get them in and out of the secure checkpoints.
Family wants answers after man is killed in crash days before 75th birthday
Ronald Sterling, a longtime Chicago Transit Authority bus driver, was killed in a crash on the westbound lanes of the toll road this past Thursday morning.
In wake of Sonya Massey shooting, call for referendum on whether Illinois sheriff should resign
Sangamon County Board member Sam Cahnman said he will introduce a resolution to have a referendum added to the ballot in November—asking voters whether Sheriff Jack Campbell should resign.
Trump spars with Black journalists at annual conference Q&A event
Former President Donald Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile on Wednesday.
Sangamon County, Illinois sheriff says his department failed Sonya Massey
Sheriff Jack Campbell said his department did not do their jobs the night Massey was shot and killed by Grayson.