The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $15.5 million contract to Miami Marine Services for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project to combat invasive carp in the Great Lakes.

Chicago Police warn of a series of armed robberies in west neighborhoods, seeking public help to catch suspects involved in vehicle hijacking and robberies on December 10.

Chicago faces frigid conditions with dangerously low wind chills, but relief and warmer temperatures are expected over the weekend with a mix of rain and partly sunny skies.

A Chicago man, Anthony Nee Amoo, has been charged with illegal firearms trafficking to Ghana after allegedly exporting 71 guns without proper U.S. government authorization.

Illinois extends the deadline for disaster unemployment aid for seven counties affected by July's severe weather, following a presidential disaster declaration.

A 14-year-old male has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking and armed robbery in DeKalb, Illinois, after a series of incidents in June.

A counselor was charged with sending explicit photos to a 17-year-old former detainee, leading to concerns about safeguarding practices in juvenile facilities.

A fire broke out at Chicago City Hall causing an evacuation, which coincided with a City Council meeting. The fire was swiftly contained with no significant damage.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with multiple robberies and aggravated batteries on CTA train platforms in Chicago.

A man was shot in Schaumburg, Illinois; police suggest it was not random but a personal dispute. The victim is stable, and the investigation is ongoing.

Three Chicago men were sentenced to federal prison for a violent mistaken-identity kidnapping, involving extortion demands, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A U.S. District Court has temporarily halted the merger between Albertsons and Kroger, following legal action to challenge the deal over concerns of higher prices and reduced competition.

Illinois Attorney General Raoul warns phone companies linked to robocalls, part of a crackdown on illegal calls, highlighting the role of four specific carriers in enabling such traffic.