Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill to ban hidden rental fees, requiring mandatory fees to be disclosed in rental agreements. The legislation aims to protect tenants from unexpected charges and will take effect in 2027. While supported by many Democrats, some landlord groups have raised concerns about its impact on smaller property owners.
Authorities in Chicago are investigating a cross burning incident that took place in Grant Park on Tuesday. The Chicago Fire Department responded to the scene, and no injuries were reported. Police are seeking a person of interest in connection with the event.
Alphanso Talley, accused of killing Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, pleaded not guilty in court on June 10, 2026. Talley, who has a history of felony convictions, is also facing charges related to an armed robbery that occurred on the same day as the shooting. He is set to return to court for a discovery hearing on June 25.
Chicago police are investigating the appearance of a burning cross found in a park. The investigation focuses on how it was placed there and the motive for the act.
Over the weekend, four people were killed and 29 injured in shootings across Chicago. Police are investigating the incidents, while Mayor Brandon Johnson highlighted a drop in homicides amid ongoing crime reduction efforts.
Tyvion Campbell, an 18-year-old graduate from Chicago Tech Academy, was removed from her graduation ceremony for performing a dance move on stage. The ceremony took place at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, and her diploma was subsequently withheld.
Madelon Gorman, sister of slain college student Sheridan Gorman, has condemned anti-ICE protests in her hometown of Yorktown, New York. She expressed that the protests are painful for her family, especially following her sister's murder by an illegal immigrant. The accused, Jose Medina-Medina, has been in jail since March and has pleaded not guilty.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson received criticism from Alderman Raymond Lopez after a teenager allegedly struck five police officers during a large gathering over Memorial Day weekend. The incident has led to discussions about parental accountability for minors involved in such behavior, with local lawmakers pushing for potential charges against parents.
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