An SUV crashed into an East Peoria Dollar General store without causing injuries. The facade was damaged but the structure remained intact. The cause is under investigation and cleanup efforts are underway.

An Elgin man, Luis Jesus Acosta Gutierrez, was arrested after a standoff with ICE, with DHS claiming he has gang ties and caused a car crash. No ICE injuries occurred, and Elgin police's non-involvement followed local law, causing some controversy.

A Hyderabadi-focused restaurant called Biryani Baithak is coming to Salem Plaza in Schaumburg. The owner has teased dishes on social media but hasn't set an opening date.

Neighbors packed a public meeting to review plans to convert the Mars Wrigley plant into 479 homes and a big community space, then voiced worries about density and affordability.

The Bears set an on-sale time for potential home playoff games — public sales begin Thursday at 11 a.m. CST, with a short presale for season-ticket holders.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson attended various holiday events, supporting toy and coat drives, promoting local businesses, and discussing crucial topics with the community.

Gov. Pritzker will sign a bill in Chicago expanding protections for immigrants — barring some courthouse arrests and creating new private legal claims.

A new Kids First Chicago poll finds two-thirds of residents unaware the school board will be fully elected in 2027, prompting calls for earlier bilingual outreach.

Rock Falls asked a judge to pause enforcement of a $31.5M verdict in the death of Lt. Garrett Ramos as the city hires appellate counsel and warns the award exceeds its insurance.

A 49-year-old man was shot while filling his tank at a Mobil on South Broadway. Police released surveillance images and are asking anyone with information to call.

A woman, 31, died in a car crash in Chicago's Avondale after the vehicle hit a parked car and then a semi-truck.

A report from the University of Illinois indicates progress in pay equity in Illinois, showing narrower gender and racial wage gaps in certain job categories, with ongoing challenges, particularly in lower-wage roles.

A 19-year-old Chicago man, Giovanni Lopez, is charged with armed robbery of a woman at gunpoint in November. He was arrested near his home without incident by the Citywide Robbery Task Force.