Chicago Police to conduct DUI Saturation Patrol in Englewood, focusing on impaired driving and other traffic-related offenses, with the BAT Mobile Unit in support.

Olney Central College is expanding with a $3.15 million Applied Technology Center to enhance healthcare education through state-of-the-art facilities and hands-on learning.

Jonathan Jordan, a convicted sex offender, has been declared a Sexually Violent Person by a Kane County jury and will remain in the custody of the Illinois Department of Human Services.

A man was killed and another critically injured in a shooting in Chicago's Andersonville. The younger victim was found shot in the head inside a crashed car. Police have no suspects and are investigating.

Eduardo Gamez was found dead in his car from a gunshot in Chicago's Gage Park; no suspects have been arrested.

A new $30 million Health Wellness Center opens in Chicago's Humboldt Park, aimed at tackling local health disparities with services catering to chronic health issues.

Indiana man, Lee Holliday, was sentenced to over three years in prison for participating in a mortgage scheme that defrauded institutions of $1.5 million and also for Covid-relief fraud.

The Supreme Court is considering whether to send former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson's conviction appeal to a lower court, focusing on the definition of "false statements" under anti-corruption laws.

Chicago Police issued a business alert for the Loop district after a series of pocket-picking incidents, urging vigilance and the use of tracking devices.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old girl, Doniyah Terry, last seen on January 12, 2025.

Starbucks now requires a purchase before using facilities or lounging, reversing their 2018 open-door policy to prioritize paying customers and maintain a safe environment.

Illinois legislators propose a bill to decriminalize sex work, influenced by advocacy from a coalition of sex workers aiming to improve safety and access to services.

A 17-year-old faces charges for robbery, aggravated battery, and possessing an explosive bullet after a violent incident on Chicago's South Side train.