July 21 Trump demands end to cashless bail, says 'complete disaster' driving crime in cities, endangering police President Donald Trump calls for ending cashless bail, linking criminal justice reform to crime in U.S. cities and increased attacks on law enforcement.
July 21 Social media-fueled teen flash mobs prompt closures of businesses and public centers nationwide Large groups of unruly teenagers at an Illinois pool and California mall prompted early closures that resulted in arrests, highlighting what experts call a symptom of cultural breakdown.
July 19 ICE arrests illegal immigrant accused of decapitating Illinois woman after judge set him free ICE agents arrested Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez in Chicago after he was released from custody despite being charged with concealing the decapitated body of missing woman Megan Bos.
July 10 Fatal skydiving accident in Illinois claims life of 40-year-old after divers collide midair One skydiver died and another was injured following a midair collision in Rochelle, Illinois that caused both parachute canopies to collapse despite reserve parachutes being deployed.
July 10 Father and son drown in Lake Michigan during weekend family boating trip tragedy Illinois residents David Meneou and his son Jameson drowned in Lake Michigan during a boating trip when their game of catch led to struggles in deep water.
July 10 Federal judge deems former Chicago alderman accused of bribery unfit for trial Former Chicago alderman Carrie Austin, indicted in 2021 for allegedly receiving home improvements from contractors seeking city assistance, deemed unfit for trial.
July 8 Chicago mayor vows city police 'will not ever cooperate with ICE' Mayor Johnson reaffirmed Chicago's status as a welcoming city, stating local police will not work with ICE despite concerns about increased assaults on immigration agents nationwide.
July 7 Chicago's bloody July Fourth weekend leaves 55 shot, 6 dead: report Chicago's Fourth of July weekend reportedly marred by violence with over 50 shootings, six fatalities, and multiple mass incidents across South Side, West Side and Lake View area.
July 3 Chicago drive-by shooting leaves at least 4 dead, 14 wounded Four people were killed and 14 others hospitalized in Chicago after a drive-by shooting outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge, with suspects still at large.
June 26 JB Pritzker takes aim at Trump in launching Democratic re-election bid for Illinois governor Gov. J.B. Pritzker seeks a third term as Illinois governor, emphasizing balanced budgets, minimum wage increases and abortion rights protection while becoming a vocal Democratic critic of President Donald Trump.
