A 21-year-old passenger died after a car ran a red light and struck a semi at Channahon Road and Houbolt Road in Joliet; authorities are investigating.

Chicago sued the firm that ran a mass auction of hundreds of vacant lots after the sale fell far short of projections, leaving hundreds of parcels unsold.

Back taxes cleared and a receivership lifted for Chicago’s Portage Theater, pushing the landmark closer to reopening while engineering reports and permits are reviewed.

A federal judge gave Shaun Healy 37 years after prosecutors said he groomed and extorted nearly 100 girls over Snapchat.

Aldermen want the mayor to launch a national search after volunteers reported animals left unwalked, inexperienced staff and alleged retaliation at the city shelter.

Federal 2026 tax changes expand the educator deduction but move larger classroom costs to Schedule A, helping itemizers while many teachers who take the standard deduction may get nothing.

Rep. Robin Kelly said Israel's campaign in Gaza 'turned into' genocide at a Chicago debate, drawing fresh attention to the March 17 Democratic primary.

A drive-by on Chicago's East Side early Saturday killed a 29-year-old woman and wounded a 37-year-old, police say.

Federal prosecutors say two Chicago men were arrested after undercover stings in Joliet and Bolingbrook involving firearms fitted with machine‑gun conversion devices. One transaction also included an alleged cocaine sale.

Dutch Bros will open its first Chicago-area suburban drive-thru at a vacant Melrose Park storefront on Mannheim Road, the company says. The move expands the chain's Illinois footprint beyond Edwardsville and Urbana.

A Kane County grand jury indicted Batavia chiropractor David Hanson on 76 counts after prosecutors say he secretly filmed more than 180 patients, including children.

Misty McMichael, widow of Bears legend Steve "Mongo" McMichael, was arrested in Will County after deputies responded to a 911 call at a Frankfort home.

Gusty west winds up to 45 mph and a morning rain/snow mix could rattle Chicago's Friday commute. Secure loose items and expect reduced visibility.