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The Cook County Sheriff’s Office says a woman was sexually assaulted by a man she met at a concert at the Aragon Ballroom.

After construction canceled last year's show, village officials announced the celebration is back this year and will take place July 4th at Hamilton Lakes to mark America's 250 years of Independence, but they added that the event will be much smaller than years past.

The park will open at 4:30 p.m. with music starting at 5 p.m. The event will feature family-friendly activities including a kids zone and local vendors, with the fireworks show synchronized to music set to start at 9:45 p.m.

Admission to the park is free, but village officials are encouraging people who plan to attend to purchase advance parking by July 1. It costs $30 plus a processing fee. Day of, the price will be $40 - cash only.

Chicago ranks fifth highest in the country in the number of dog bite attacks against USPS mail carriers.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on insurance-related legislation now headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.

​Bob Costas will join White Sox analyst Steve Stone in the booth for the team's game versus the Braves on June 9th at Rate Field.

​The special event is part of a TV broadcast by Chicago Sports Network that will feature retro graphics and production elements designed to replicate the look and feel of 1980s baseball.

In a statement, Costas said: “I’m glad the White Sox present fortunes are looking up and happy to join Steve Stone".

​Chicago Police arrested Gerald Pittman last July on a Blue Line Train for drinking and smoking and carrying a loaded revolver.

​The U.S. Attorney's Office says Pittman was legally prohibited from having a firearm because he previously was convicted of multiple felony offenses including drug trafficking.

This month, a judge sentenced the 39-year-old Pittman to three years in prison.

The U-S Attorney’s Office in Chicago is reportedly investigating E. Jean Carroll, the woman who took President Trump to court over claims of sexual assault.

​Illinois is following the leads of New York and California, after state lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that would require AI developers to create and publish a transparency framework.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's meeting at the Vatican with Chicago-born Pope Leo.

Joliet Police responded to El Ranchito Supermarket on East Cass Street at 2:24 p.m. on May 23, 2026 after being called to the store about a man who acted suspiciously.

According to police, surveillance video shows the man remove something from his wallet while in a checkout lane and make contact with the credit card terminal before completing his transaction. A store employee confronted him and the man ran away.

Officers could not locate the man, but police did recover the skimming device from the credit card machine.

Police are now asking for the public's help to identify the man who was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, gray sweatpants, black shoes, and a tan hat.

Anyone who can identify the suspect is encouraged to contact Detective German at the Joliet Police Department at (815) 724-3029.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Will County Crime Stoppers at 800-323-6734 or submit a tip online through Crime Stoppers of Will County.