Chicago Journal
The Chicago White Sox came into the season with huge expectations and their sights set on a deep postseason run. Though it hasn't gone the way they envisioned, they are rolling at the moment — and closing in on the AL Central lead.
Cubs
Patrick Wisdom drove in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 7-5 on Tuesday night after losing a 4-0 lead.
Crime
Police said a 13-year-old boy was walking down the sidewalk in South Shore when he was shot in the right arm and the right leg.
Law
Data broker LexisNexis Risk Solutions allegedly violated Illinois law by collecting and combining extensive personal information and selling it to third parties including federal immigration authorities, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by immigration advocates.
White Sox
Moncada lined a tiebreaking two-run single in Chicago's four-run eighth inning, and the White Sox beat the Houston Astros 4-2 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Chicago Journal
Nelson Cruz hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Chicago Journal
Kraft Heinz said the diluted cleaning solution is used on its food processing equipment. The company said it discovered that the solution had accidentally mixed with the juice after getting consumer complaints about the juice's taste.
Chicago Journal
AJ Pollock and Andrew Vaughn homered, Lance Lynn threw six solid innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Chicago Journal
Between August 12 @ Noon through August 15 @ 6:00 a.m., there were 9 people killed and an additional 41 wounded across the city.
Chicago Journal
Three people were hurt in a parking lot outside Six Flags Great America in Gurnee when shots were fired from a vehicle. Despite having no one in custody, officials do not believe this to be an active shooter situation and there appears to be no immediate threat to the surrounding area.
Chicago Journal
A 14-year-old was shot at by an unidentified male in a drive-by. The teenager suffered one gunshot wound to the groin and was taken to Comer Children’s Hospital where they're listed in critical condition tonight.
Crime
A 16-year-old boy was walking on the sidewalk when he was shot in the chest in the Riverdale neighborhood on the city's far south side. He was pronounced dead a short time later.