Good morning, Chicago.

Geneva resident Elaine Haughan, who lost her son James on June 4th, 2021, is working to install a wind phone in a quiet park or preserve so grieving people can speak with lost loved ones—she has reached out to local officials for support.

Carpentersville police arrested two suspects for a Wednesday night shooting that injured three people—authorities executed a search warrant at a home on Pawnee Road and charged 21-year-old Rafael Ruiz Jr. from Aurora and a 17-year-old boy with several felonies including attempted murder.

FAN EXPO Chicago 2025 drew comic and pop culture fans at the Donald E.

Stephens Convention Center after a busy Saturday with celebrity guests, cosplay, and gaming displays. The event continues today from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.

The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law will host the two-day RAISE event from Aug.

20 at 8 a.m.—with sessions on Aug. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.—to help continuing undergrad students learn how to prepare for, apply to, and finance law school while giving priority to first-generation students and those nearing graduation. All majors are invited to explore the many law school possibilities at this immersive experience.

Local officials and lawmakers are warning that federal cuts have laid off over 1,000 workers from the National Weather Service and NOAA—cutting the team that issues local emergency alerts after a record tornado year.

Representative Sorensen is pushing the Weather Workforce Improvement Act to restore staffing and protect public safety as hurricane season approaches.

Park Ridge volunteer Paul Sheehan, a 75-year-old heart patient, rang a silver fireman’s bell at Advocate Lutheran after finishing his cardiac rehab program—he had his blocked artery opened with a balloon and stent.

His bell ring celebrated his recovery as his care team and fellow patients cheered his progress.