A federal court granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's planned cuts to AmeriCorps, as sought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a 25-state coalition.

The U.S. DOJ seeks to seize $7.74 million in crypto from North Korean IT workers alleged to have laundered funds for their government, involving sophisticated schemes and evasion of sanctions.

Cook County's Medical Debt Relief Initiative has cleared $664 million in medical debt for residents, benefiting over 550,000 individuals, and is funded by a $9 million ARPA fund.

A Chicago police officer died in a South Side shooting after an investigatory stop led to a chase and altercation inside a building, where she was shot. The suspect was apprehended; investigations continue.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Oak Forest, Illinois; police and fire crews responded and the victim later died at the hospital. The incident is under investigation.

DuPage County in Chicagoland has found mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus, and has advised residents to take precautions to prevent bites and eliminate standing water.

A Michigan man was convicted of attempting to support ISIS and possessing a bomb. After a five-week trial, Aws Mohammed Naser faces up to 20 years for the terror support charge and 15 years for the bomb possession.

The Chicago Police will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 10th District to discourage impaired driving, also checking for speed and safety belt violations.

Elon Musk and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker criticized Trump's tax and spending package, with Musk calling it a "disgusting abomination" and signaling a desire to oppose supportive politicians.

A man was stabbed on a CTA platform in Chicago's Loop after an argument; he's in good condition. No suspect is in custody, and police continue to investigate.

William Andrade from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, is charged with reckless homicide following a fatal traffic accident that killed a 14-year-old boy in January.

Rain and cooler temperatures greeted Chicago commuters today, with a high chance of showers continuing into the evening. The weekend is expected to be mostly sunny and dry.

The Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash Investigators are probing a multi-car crash in Beach Park involving a GMC Acadia that hit a school bus and several other vehicles, resulting in multiple injuries.