Chicago Sun-Times

A man was fatally shot in a Garfield Park neighborhood alley on West Polk Street. He was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and Area 4 detectives are investigating.

A 40-year-old man was fatally shot multiple times in the body on the Near North Side of Chicago around 2:10 a.m. Tuesday. He was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, and area detectives are investigating the incident.

The FBI and Justice Department under President Donald Trump are reviewing Georgia's 2020 election records in Fulton County, which includes Atlanta. The county's election results were certified after multiple counts, including a hand recount, and the article highlights historical patterns of vote suppression and property-based voting restrictions in U.S. history.

Jose Enrique Ojeda Duarte, a Venezuelan asylum-seeker, was wrongfully deported to Venezuela in April due to a clerical error, despite having pending legal cases in the U.S. After legal interventions, he was returned to Chicago in June but continues to struggle with emotional distress and fear of re-arrest following his detention under Operation Midway Blitz.

Illinois prison healthcare remains poor as the state operates without a long-term medical provider. Connor Kirkpatrick, incarcerated for a 2023 crime, has not consistently received medications for mental illness and chronic conditions, raising concerns of deliberate neglect. Centurion Health, the current provider, has faced criticism for inadequate care and operational issues.

A 13-year-old boy was shot in the leg by a dark-colored SUV in Portage Park. He was hospitalized in good condition, and no arrests have been made.

Three people were wounded in a shooting in Humboldt Park, Chicago, after an argument turned physical. A 52-year-old man, a 25-year-old man, and a 45-year-old woman were injured and taken to Stroger and Mt. Sinai Hospitals. The attacker fled on foot, and no arrests were reported.

A severe storm caused a boat to capsize on Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, resulting in the deaths of three children aged 10, 7, and 6. Residents from Wheaton and Batavia were among those on board, and all children were wearing life jackets.

Disgraced ex-legislator Harry Benton resigned following unspecified misconduct allegations, with Governor JB Pritzker stating he made the right decision. The resignation was prompted by a report from Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey, leading Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Welch to halt expulsion proceedings.

The Blackhawks re-signed prospect goalie Drew Commesso to a two-year contract with an $875,000 salary-cap hit. Commesso, who earned his first NHL wins in 2026, will compete with Arvid Soderblom for the backup role, while Connor Bedard, Kevin Korchinski, and Ethan Del Mastro remain as restricted free agents.

A 29-year-old Palatine man was charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal injury crash after hitting a pedestrian on I-80 in Lansing. The victim, a 23-year-old Carpentersville resident, was changing a tire near Torrence Avenue when struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect was arrested two days later and is currently in Cook County jail.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed AI regulations requiring third-party audits and safety plans for large AI developers like OpenAI and Anthropic to mitigate catastrophic risks. The law imposes civil penalties for non-compliance, including $1 million for first violations and $3 million thereafter, and mandates reporting critical safety incidents within 72 hours.

Cook County's heat-related death toll has risen to four, with three identified victims and a fourth 69-year-old male in Evanston. All four deaths were linked to health conditions exacerbated by recent extreme heat. Health officials had warned about the dangers of prolonged heat for vulnerable populations.

George E. Johnson, founder of Johnson Products Company, died at 99. He established the company in 1954, which became a multi-million-dollar business and the first Black-owned company to trade on the American Stock Exchange in 1971. His products, including Ultra Sheen and Classy Curl, pioneered hair care for Black consumers.

Chicago's Deep Tunnel floodwater system is nearly full after heavy rains, with two reservoirs at 94% and 98% capacity. Eleven suburban communities face river flooding risks, and sewer overflows into the Chicago River are possible. Experts warn the system is insufficient and more water storage solutions are needed.

A 31-year-old man was found fatally shot inside a home on the West Side of Chicago in the 600 block of North Latrobe Avenue. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital but later died, and Area 4 detectives are investigating the incident.

Chicago experienced its least violent July Fourth weekend in at least seven years, with five people killed and 23 injured in shootings, assaults, or stabbings between July 4 and July 7. This marks a decline from nine killed and 40 injured in 2025 and 19 killed and 86 injured in 2024.

Illinois lawmakers are debating the use of artificial intelligence in drafting legislation, with some embracing it and others avoiding it. The article also mentions a decline in opioid overdose deaths and the search for a new police chief as additional news highlights.

A 72-year-old man was fatally stabbed during an argument in West Englewood on Chicago's South Side early Monday. The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. on South Laflin Street, and a 38-year-old man was taken into custody. The victim died at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

A man was found fatally shot in West Englewood on Chicago's South Side early Monday. He was discovered at 12:40 a.m. in the 7300 block of South Racine Avenue and later pronounced dead at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Chicago police confirmed the incident and noted that Area 1 detectives are investigating.