A 20-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred over the violent Fourth of July weekend.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 ... Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called the mass shooting last night in the River North neighborhood a “tragic reminder of how far we still have to go as a city.”

Chris Bassitt is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Aaron Civale for Chicago.The Jays took the opener, 8-4, breaking the game open with a five-run sixth inning. Jose Berrios battled long enough to earn his fifth win of the season and Joey Loperfido cracked his first home run of the season to pace the offense.

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Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky faced off against the Washington Mystics on Tuesday, July 8, at the CareFirst Arena in Washington.

WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

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Cancer (June 21-July 22) This morning you want to explore new places and ideas because you feel eager to expand your horizons. However, later in the day, you might be involved with a parent or a boss.

1896: William Jennings Bryan stepped onto the podium at the Democratic National Convention inside the Chicago Coliseum at 63rd Street and Stony Island Avenue, and demonstrated that reformers could profit from working within the system rather than fighting it. Stretching his arms wide, he mimed Jesus’ crucifixion.