Good morning, Chicago.

Early Saturday morning, Lake County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of gunfire at the Gurnee area home of 34-year-old Nazareth T.

Collins and, after finding spent rounds and drugs including over 500 grams of cocaine, MDMA & psilocybin mushrooms, charged him with multiple felonies while he remains in custody pending a court appearance.

Illinois lawmakers cut over $14 million in housing funding in the new fiscal year budget that began July 1 while the number of homeless residents has grown sharply—programs like Home Illinois and rental assistance are among those affected.

The budget totals $55.1 billion and comes as homelessness rose 116% in the latest count.

Mount Prospect Village Board will hold a special meeting tomorrow, July 8, at Burning Bush Community Center at 6 p.m.+ the 'COW on the Road' session will let residents share ideas as Wheeling Township officials review local services.

Four-year-old Kinsley McLamore, now in maintenance for acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment, will host the Kinsley Crushes Cancer benefit on July 12 at Lindy's Landing in Wauconda to raise funds for pediatric leukemia research via Alex's Lemonade Stand; the event will feature raffle baskets, a silent auction, a DJ and a fire truck for children to explore.