Two Waukegan Public Works employees were hospitalized after being electrocuted by power lines during tree-trimming. One has electrical burns; the extent of the other's injuries is unclear.

Zycarr Cole was arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies on Chicago's South Side and faces four felony counts of robbery. His detention hearing is scheduled for today.

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is recruiting Juvenile Justice Specialists and will be hosting job screenings in southern Illinois to fill these roles with a starting salary of $62,532.

Robert Crimo III, the Highland Park shooting suspect, regains limited phone call rights to speak with his parents, as decided by a judge ahead of his February trial. His other privileges remain revoked.

Chicago is set to face a series of snow events with expected snow accumulation and freezing temperatures. Commuters are advised to prepare for slick roads and travel disruptions.

The Illinois Department of Public Health added four new women's health conditions to the list eligible for medical cannabis treatment, including endometriosis and ovarian cysts.

A Chicago man, Robert Brandt, is charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking and kidnapping involving a 2024 incident, as per the Chicago Police Department.

A police chase in Chicago ended with the arrest of a suspect wanted for an armed robbery after starting in the suburbs and concluding in the Chatham neighborhood.

A 17-year-old was arrested by a SWAT team in Chicago after an attempted armed robbery and shooting in Armour Square. No injuries occurred during the incident, which ended with the suspect surrendering.

Guillermo Salgado from Palatine was sentenced to six years for a DUI crash that killed a Wauconda High School teacher, after pleading guilty to aggravated DUI causing death.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a plea for help in finding Daron Washington, 29, who has been missing since late December 2024 and may need medical assistance.

Chicago Police issue alert after a series of robberies on the Red Line. Suspects are young males, with incidents at Cermak, 79th, and 95th Street stations.

Illinois lawmakers are discussing hemp and synthetic intoxicant regulations, focusing on youth protection and business growth. Mayor Johnson emphasizes a balance of safety and economic opportunity in the cannabis industry.