The U.S. Justice Department challenges Virginia laws that allow in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants, claiming discrimination against American students.

Illinois is experiencing significant organized retail crimes, with over $500,000 in stolen protein powder recently recovered and ongoing investigations into other thefts, such as a $400,000 lobster heist.

Businesses in Chicago's Logan Square and Humboldt Park areas are alerted by police about a series of burglaries involving male suspects with a white sedan.

A Cubs employee says she was routinely misgendered and harassed, and filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation.

A railroad drone helped sheriff’s police arrest three men accused of burglarizing a moving freight train on Chicago’s South Side; two were caught near the tracks, one after a chase.

Light snow and cold temperatures are forecasted for Chicago with limited accumulation expected, as the city approaches New Year's events in brisk conditions.

A fatal shooting in Chicago's River North left one dead and three critical; no arrests made. The incident added to the holiday gun violence tally of 28 shot, six fatalities citywide.

A crash on I-57 near Richton Park caused major delays during Monday's rush hour, with all lanes closed temporarily due to snowy conditions. Traffic resumed by 10:30 a.m. but caution was advised.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a seven‑story, 102‑key condo‑hotel at 2000 S. Clark, including a rooftop bar and no on‑site parking. Permitting is next and a construction timeline is TBA.

A late‑night shooting in River North left one man dead and three others critically wounded; police say the shooters fled and detectives are seeking witnesses.

A 21-year-old man was shot late Sunday on the 10300 block of South Torrence Avenue and taken to Trinity Hospital in good condition. Police say no arrests have been made.

A marked Chicago Police squad car was wrecked near Wrigley Field early Monday amid high winds and blowing snow.

Two teens were detained after dozens of youths clashed inside Louis Joliet Mall Saturday evening; police say the investigation is ongoing.