A Chicago man was unexpectedly billed over $19k for a routine colonoscopy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, raising issues about the complexity of medical billing.

Lake County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a woman, Christina A. Lintner, after she attempted to rob a gas station and implied she had a firearm. She was charged with Attempt Aggravated Robbery.

Commuters faced significant disruptions Thursday morning after a fatal incident on the Metra tracks near North Chicago...

Trooper Clay Carns will be remembered at a visitation following his tragic death while on duty. The community mourns the 35-year-old who was killed clearing debris from I-55.

Chicago Police increase patrols around Trump Tower following a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, amid ongoing investigations with no confirmed link to terrorism.

A fire broke out on the 15th floor of Newberry Plaza in Chicago's Gold Coast area, injuring two people and causing traffic and CTA bus disruptions. The cause is under investigation.

Police seek suspects after a stabbing and robbery on a Chicago CTA Green Line train on Christmas Eve. Images of the male and female suspects have been released.

Chicago began 2025 with a homicide and multiple shootings that left one dead and eleven wounded. The first homicide victim, a 29-year-old man, was found in Roseland. Mayor Johnson aims to reduce homicides in the city.

Donald Trump announced his intention to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral during a New Year's Eve event, while also reflecting on the country's future and honoring Carter's legacy.

The first babies of 2025 were born in Chicago hospitals, with Scarlett Sartori arriving at 12:12 a.m., followed by Van Larson and Ethan Maxinez, and a couple celebrating a wedding and the birth of their daughter.

The equalization factor for Jo Daviess County is set at 1.0000, maintaining property tax assessments at one-third market value and not affecting individual tax bills directly.

Illinois increased its minimum wage to $15 per hour beginning January 2025, with provisions for tipped and youth workers, as part of a series of legislative changes.

Illinois ushered in the new year with fresh health regulations, including stricter lead exposure response and a range of laws to enhance public services and facility standards, reflecting the state's commitment to improving residents' health.