The Justice Department named "sanctuary jurisdictions" seen as hindering federal immigration law enforcement, signaling potential legal action against them.

Chicago's Twisted Spoke bar is closing after 30 years due to high operating costs and an expiring lease, leaving a community of patrons and motorcycle enthusiasts to mourn its loss.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 17 attorneys general oppose proposed federal rules that weaken NEPA's environmental regulations, arguing it will harm the environment and reduce public input.

Chicago police and ATF arrested 41 individuals, seized 171 guns and 64 "switches" after a two-month investigation targeting gun violence and illegal firearms modifications.

Sergio Delgado-Rodriguez was charged for robbing a Peoria gas station using a firearm and subsequently released under several conditions, despite a clean record.

An air quality alert is issued in Chicago due to Canadian wildfire smoke and high ozone levels, prompting health precautions for those with respiratory issues.

A semi crash on I-88 in the Chicago suburbs caused delays by scattering metal pipes across the highway, with cleanup underway and no injuries reported.

A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured in a South Shore, Chicago drive-by shooting and hospitalized in serious condition. No suspects have been arrested.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill boosting local police pensions, putting further strain on Chicago's budget amid a pension crisis and budget shortfall.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 47-year-old woman, Sandra Adams, who suffers from schizophrenia and was last seen on July 26, 2025.

The Illinois Gaming Board has implemented new rules to regulate gambling advertising, focusing on protecting young people and those prone to addiction.

Chicago police seek public help to find a suspect from a double shooting in Logan Square, circulating surveillance images. The suspect, seen wearing a Chrome Hearts hoodie, fled through a residential area.

Illinois EPA invests $983,750 in energy efficiency grants for four communities, funded by the U.S. DOE via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.