Also in the news: Local LGBTQ civil rights group stresses importance of upcoming Illinois Supreme Court elections; Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has started program to help deter carjackers; Illinois police say Chicago area expressway shootings are down 42%, homicides are down 83% and more.

Also in the news: CPD reveal 5th armed robbery in Wrigleyville last weekend; CTU calling for more staff at charter schools; Lincoln Park hosting event to promote the area as an "art destination" and more.

Also in the news: Parishioners hold prayer vigil in hopes of keeping beloved statue in building; More than 13 miles of new trails are open in Hoffman Estates; Pizza delivery drivers say they haven’t been paid despite working 14 hours each day  and more.

Also in the news: Person killed in 3rd fatal shooting in less than a week in West Ridge; Aurora City Council hears from supporters and opponents of Hollywood Casino move plan; Supporters of 'SAFE-T Act' push back at efforts to modify measure and more.

Also in the news: Ambulance runs return to Provident Hospital in Bronzeville after more than a decade; 17-year-old Glenview choir died after collapsing during a rehearsal; 1 year after his passing, ID of 'John Doe' remains a mystery and more.

Also in the news: Alderman Derrick Curtis accidentally injured while helping neighbor with a malfunctioning gun; More fall colors in Chicago due to a mild summer and lower levels of tree disease; Beleaguered animal shelter to hold fundraiser and more.

Also in the news: Chicago police investigating a string of robberies in Wrigleyville; Kane County Sheriff's office hires 2 new K9 therapy dogs; IL supreme court candidate Mark Curran says the state would retain its status as one of the most liberal abortion states if elected and more.

Also in the news: Highland Park parade shooting victim receiving more financial help; Texas migrants sent to Chicago allegedly mistreated at Humboldt Park facility; Free laundry, health screenings and more for Joliet families provided this month and more.

Also in the news: Madigan charged for arranging payments for political ally in alleged conspiracy involving AT&T Illinois; LGBTQ community assembles school supply kits in for needy kids; Center helps people with disabilities get jobs and more.

Also in the news: Amazon Wish List set up for Chicago and nonprofits helping Texas migrants; Jewel, Mariano's stores could get folded into grocery mega-merger; One of first Chicago Starbucks to unionize closing and more.