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A Chicago business owner's family is seeking answers after their death in ICE custody, one of 45 such cases since President Donald Trump's second administration began.

Fire crews in Fox Lake are searching for a missing swimmer near the Chain O' Lakes area. Emergency responders are at the scene of the incident in north suburban Fox Lake.

Derek Mayer is returning as the special agent in charge at the US Secret Service Chicago Field Office after working in private security for the past year.

Proposed increases on the IL Tollway to fund road and traffic improvements in the Chicago area are raising concerns among drivers and truckers ahead of public hearings.

A body found in a South Side trash can is feared to be that of a missing woman, prompting concern among residents and community activists who are demanding answers.

Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The evidence was previously withheld in the case involving the protest shooting deaths.

A fire at a Bangkok music bar killed at least 27 people, with most victims found trapped in windowless bathrooms. Authorities confirmed investigations have begun into the incident.

The Chicago, IL weather forecast this week indicates heat index values around 100 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

A west suburban forest preserve and campground is temporarily closed due to police activity as authorities assist in a missing person case, according to the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

A 66-year-old north suburban man died after a boat crash in northwest Indiana over the weekend. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources identified the deceased.

A man died after falling down a 30-foot shaft at a construction site. The sheriff's office indicated it was possible the man was pushed down the shaft.

12 states are challenging Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros, claiming the merger would 'extinguish competition'. The $81 billion Warner-Paramount merger has received shareholder approval, which could significantly reshape Hollywood.

Chicago firefighters hosted a camp for teens to teach team building, leadership, and life-saving skills. The event, named Camp Courage, aimed to develop essential life skills among local youth.

Tracy Butler's Weather Sketchers segment is aired on ABC7 Eyewitness News This Morning. The segment's latest edition covers the week of July 13.

A visitation was held for 10-year-old Kate Schmidt, who died in a boat capsizing incident on Geneva Lake. The children were with their family and wearing life jackets when a deadly storm struck the boat last Friday.

A truck carrying wedding guests was struck on a highway in Indonesia's West Java, Indramayu regency, resulting in 13 deaths. The incident occurred on a busy highway, as reported in the article.

Florida is executing three of its oldest death row inmates consecutively, with each inmate older than the previous one.

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. The individual is part of a humanitarian effort in the region.

The article provides key details about the 2026 Nordstrom Anniversary sale, an annual retail event. It highlights that the sale is a major shopping event for discounted merchandise.

The United States and Iran each claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of attacks. The Strait is a critical global energy supply route. Both nations asserted their dominance on Monday.