AG Kwame Raoul joins 21 states supporting Perkins Coie against President Trump's executive order criticizing the firm's legal work for Hillary Clinton in 2016.

The Chicago Police issued an alert for missing Angelina Schindler, 26, last seen at a public school on March 13, 2025, with the intellectual capacity of an 8-year-old.

Mattoon's Emerald Sports Complex hosts the Illinois State Archery Tournament in 2025, offering scholarships and showcasing student discipline and engagement in the sport.

Governor JB Pritzker and educators in Illinois are opposing federal education budget cuts, fearing they'll harm students, especially in low-income and rural areas, and challenge the cuts' legality.

Democratic-led states sue the Trump administration over layoffs at the Department of Education, alleging the cuts that slashed the workforce by half are unconstitutional and hinder the department's function.

Emerson Watson Jr., 19, has been charged with eleven felony counts of armed robbery in Chicago after a string of crimes involving online marketplace entrapments. He was arrested by Chicago PD and U.S. Marshals.

Samuel Victory, 49, was arrested in Chicago on eight felony counts of burglary and property damage. He's tied to multiple burglaries in the 14th District in 2024 and 2025.

Illinois agencies remind officials of civil rights for the homeless, cautioning against discriminatory laws that limit public space access or penalize those without housing.

Chicago Police Department issued an alert about multiple armed robberies in Bucktown, Logan Square, and West Town involving masked men using stolen vehicles.

Chicago Police seek help finding Terry Hodge, 62, missing since March 9, last seen near Iowa St. and Kedvale Ave. Described as 5'6", with tattoos, wearing a jacket and jeans. Public urged to contact Area Four SVU with info.

Snoop Dogg is set to headline the Illinois State Fair on August 13, promising a night of nostalgic hip-hop for a diverse audience. Tickets go on sale March 15.

Chicago's sunny weather to shift with severe storms and winds arriving Friday, following a fair stretch. Highs near 70s, with a 100% chance of rain Friday night, possibly giving way to cooler weekend.

A string of smash-and-grab burglaries hit Chicago's Northwest Side businesses, with thieves targeting cash registers and fleeing in a red SUV. No suspects have been caught.