Illinois has a new law letting public officials request redaction of home addresses and other personal data; it also creates narrow criminal penalties for harmful doxxing.

Chicago Police Department is seeking assistance to locate missing 21-year-old Blake Hillman last seen on West Estes Avenue, asking the public to contact Area 3 SVU with information.

Pedro Gonzalez, 29, is missing in Chicago since December 12th. He left his car with his phone and wallet inside and walked away from the scene. Police are seeking public assistance to locate the endangered man.

A Chicago man was convicted Thursday for firing inside Safari Land in Villa Park that injured a man during a birthday party. Sentencing is set for Feb. 18, 2026.

Cook County has released a study proposing changes to its property tax incentives program to improve fairness and efficiency, including standardizing criteria and documentation.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 0.9800 for Jackson County to ensure equitable tax distribution, affecting 2025 property taxes payable in 2026.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a bipartisan coalition of 44 state attorneys general seeking increased security funding for the safety of federal judiciary members and their families.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 24-year-old Sergio Daniel Jul Cuc and his son since December 10, 2025.

The Element, a 509‑unit Mount Prospect complex at 1550 W. Dempster, sold for about $75.3 million to a Bender‑Eastham joint venture; buyers plan targeted upgrades. Financing includes a Fannie Mae loan.

A 39-year-old man was shot and killed early Thursday inside a Belmont Cragin home. Police say detectives are investigating and no arrests have been reported.

A 35-year-old woman was attacked on CTA property in the Loop early Thursday; detectives say the suspect fled and no arrests have been made.

Kyle Rittenhouse returned to X to announce he married "Bella" and posted wedding photos — one shows the bride holding an AR‑15. He also teased a political comeback.

Sir Ian McKellen will perform One Knight Only at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Jan. 30, 2026, in a donated benefit that includes a free student matinee.