Chicago's 3rd NASCAR Street Race to get underway with Xfinity Series on Saturday

ABC Chicago 7/5 7:49A Christian Piekos

The 2.2-mile, 12-turn track will take drivers through Grant Park and along DuSable Lakeshore Drive, setting a scenic stage.

16-year-old girl killed, man injured in Avalon Park shooting: Chicago police

ABC Chicago 7/5 7:35A WLS

A South Side shooting left a teenage girl dead and a man injured on Friday night, Chicago police said.

Man charged for stealing vehicle with 7-month-old inside from Lawndale gas station: Chicago police

ABC Chicago 7/5 7:35A WLS

A man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a vehicle with a baby inside from a West Side gas station last week, Chicago police said.

4 injured, 3 critically, in mass shooting near Cook County Courthouse: Chicago police

ABC Chicago 7/5 7:35A WLS

Four people were injured, three critically, in a mass shooting near the Cook County Courthouse early Saturday morning, Chicago police said.

At least 7 seriously injured in mass shooting in Back of the Yards, police say

ABC Chicago 7/5 7:35A WLS

At least seven people were seriously injured in a mass shooting on the city's South Side late Friday night, Chicago police said.

Chicago-area suburbs celebrate 4th of July with parades, festivals, fireworks displays

ABC Chicago 7/4 8:50P Evelyn Holmes

The red, white, blue was on full display in suburbs across the Chicago area on the Fourth of July.

EPA union alleges political retaliation, Chicago workers put on leave after criticizing Trump

ABC Chicago 7/4 8:50P Mark Rivera

The ABC7 I-Team is delving into allegations of political retaliation against Chicago-area U.S. Environmental Protection Agency workers placed on leave after publicly criticizing President Donald Trump's priorities for the agency.

Candidates vying for US Senate seat show out for 4th of July parades in Chicago, suburbs

ABC Chicago 7/4 8:50P Craig Wall

For some elected officials, this holiday carries with it some additional importance with an election next year.

1 killed in NW Side crash, Chicago police say

ABC Chicago 7/4 10:37A WLS

A man was killed in a crash on the Northwest Side Friday morning, Chicago police said.

Chicago Weather: Ground stop lifted at O'Hare due to storms

ABC Chicago 7/4 10:37A WLS

A Ground Stop was in effect at O'Hare Airport for arriving planes Friday morning.

Chicago shootings: At least 19 people shot, 2 fatally, in 4th of July weekend gun violence, CPD...

ABC Chicago 7/4 10:37A WLS

At least 19 people have been shot, two fatally, in gun violence across the city so far this Fourth of July weekend, Chicago police said.

Grant Park revs up for 3rd annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race

ABC Chicago 7/4 10:37A Christian Piekos

NASCAR weekend has returned to Chicago for its third year and Grant Park is gearing up for another year of NASCAR action.

Which stores are closed for July 4? Here's a list for the Chicago area

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/4 4:32A Hannah Webster and NBC Chicago S

With many out celebrating Independence Day on Friday, several places will be closed for the summer holiday.

Ground stop issued at O'Hare Airport on Fourth of July due to thunderstorms: FAA

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/4 3:55A NBC Chicago Staff

A ground stop was issued at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport due to thunderstorms on the Fourth of July, a busy holiday travel time.

Tinley Park man charged in deadly shooting of another man in Greater Grand Crossing

CBS Chicago (News) 7/4 2:22A Jeramie Bizzle

A Tinley Park man was charged in connection with the deadly shooting of another man in the Great Grand Crossing neighborhood back in May. Essian McGinnis, 34, was arrested on Tuesday at O'Hare Airport by members of the Chicago Police Department...