Attorney General Kwame Raoul leads a 17-state lawsuit against the Trump administration for blocking access to education funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Chicago Police are addressing potential "teen takeovers" with reinforced strategies and are warning parents, as previous events have led to violence. There is a proposal for an earlier citywide curfew amid debates on youth investment.

Chicago faces a mental health crisis with violent incidents and a police officer's suicide, both stemming from untreated mental health issues, revealing system gaps and prompting calls for better care coordination and support systems.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 18 states filed an amicus brief to support MSPB official Cathy Harris against her removal by President Trump, arguing for the MSPB's political independence.

A man was charged with felony aggravated battery after a stabbing in Chicago's Loop left another man critically injured. Ralwin Galito Perez, 30, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals task force.

A 77-year-old woman died following a car crash in Joliet involving a Buick and Ford F-150, with potential traffic signal confusion being investigated.

Groundbreaking for Chicago's Red Line extension is set for early 2026, promising enhanced connectivity and economic vitality for the Far South Side with four new ADA-compliant stations.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing 13-year-old boy, Wilker Seqera Vasquez, last seen on March 29 near Roosevelt Rd. and Austin Blvd.

The Cook County guaranteed income program provided 3,250 households with $500 monthly, improving financial security, stress, and mental health; an advisory committee will explore future actions.

A teenager from St. Charles died and his sister was critically injured in a car crash in Indiana after their family’s spring break trip. A community fundraiser is supporting the family.

Over 20 businesses in Downers Grove, Chicago, were burglarized in a coordinated spree; police seek public's help.

Andrew S. Boutros was sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, succeeding Morris Pasqual, who became First Assistant U.S. Attorney.

Illinois State Fairgrounds announces "100 Days Out" Celebration to preview the State Fair, featuring food tasting, a raffle, and discounted passes for fair attractions.