Chicago news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Chicago today:

Local News

  1. Chicago Police Officer Shot in West Side Shooting: A Chicago Police officer was shot and wounded while responding to a call on the city's West Side. The officer is expected to recover. (Source: Chicago Tribune)
  2. City Council Approves Plan to Increase Affordable Housing: The Chicago City Council has approved a plan to increase affordable housing in the city, with a focus on building more units in low-income neighborhoods. (Source: Chicago Sun-Times)
  3. CTA to Increase Bus and Train Service: The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced plans to increase bus and train service in the city, with more frequent runs and expanded hours. (Source: DNAinfo)

Crime and Public Safety

  1. Man Shot and Killed in Englewood: A 25-year-old man was shot and killed in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side. (Source: ABC7 Chicago)
  2. Police Investigate String of Carjackings: Chicago police are investigating a string of carjackings that have occurred in the city over the past week. (Source: CBS Chicago)
  3. FBI Raids Home of Former Chicago Alderman: The FBI has raided the home of former Chicago Alderman Willie Cochran, who was convicted of embezzling city funds. (Source: NBC Chicago)

Sports

  1. Cubs' Kris Bryant to Miss Rest of Season: Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant will miss the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury. (Source: ESPN)
  2. Bulls' Lauri Markkanen to Miss 4-6 Weeks: Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will miss 4-6 weeks due to a hip injury. (Source: NBC Sports Chicago)
  3. White Sox's Lucas Giolito Throws No-Hitter: Chicago White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito threw a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)

Weather

  1. Heat Wave Continues in Chicago: A heat wave continues to affect the Chicago area, with temperatures expected to reach the mid-90s on Thursday. (Source: WGN-TV)
  2. Thunderstorms Expected Tonight: Thunderstorms are expected to move into the Chicago area tonight, with a chance of heavy rain and strong winds. (Source: CBS Chicago)

These are just a few of the top news stories from Chicago today.