Sergio Vargas, 29, was arrested in Chicago on charges related to a homicide earlier this year, facing multiple felony counts, including first-degree murder.

Two men were found dead Friday in a condominium utility room in Arlington Heights; police say the victims were coworkers and autopsies are pending.

Isaac Johnson, 31, died Friday night during a Matador Fighter Challenge card at Cicero Stadium. Cicero police and the Cook County medical examiner are investigating.

Hospital fires a doctor and nurse after a woman gave birth on a highway shortly after being discharged; the incident may have involved racial mistreatment.

A shooting in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood left one man dead and injured two others. The victims were shot outside early Friday morning; no suspects are in custody.

Chicago twins Cameron and Petra Caprio will participate in a virtual conversation with Pope Leo XIV during a youth conference, discussing topics like mental health and the Church's future.

Illinois health officials criticize the CDC for altering its website with claims questioning vaccine safety, contrary to scientific consensus that vaccines do not cause autism.

Attorneys general from 22 states objected to USDA's SNAP eligibility guidance, claiming it wrongly excludes certain immigrants, including refugees and asylees, and fails to follow federal law and compliance periods.

A Chicago officer who was arrested last year is facing dismissal after a CPD drug test found meth and marijuana. The department has reassigned him while investigations continue.

Sean Morrison, the lone Republican on the Cook County Board, announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. His exit leaves the 17th District seat open.

Court transcripts show prosecutors warned a judge before Lawrence Reed was released on an ankle monitor — months before he’s accused of the Blue Line fire attack. The newly surfaced record and federal charges have refocused attention on pretrial release decisions.

Robert Flora, 37, has been charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm by Chicago Police, after his arrest with the U.S. Marshals Task Force.

The Illinois Commerce Commission reduced Ameren Illinois' requested rate hike by $55.8 million, setting the ROE at 9.60%. The decision followed an 11-month review and aims to balance utility needs with consumer interests.