A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in West Ridge, Chicago where a yellow sedan ran a red light, hitting an SUV. Five people were injured with various conditions; a 25-year-old driver received citations.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a $31 million grants initiative to ready 24 industrial sites for economic development, divided into Planning and Capital Ready grants, as part of the state's economic growth strategy.

Chicago Police seek help finding missing man Jonathan Mallett, last seen January 29, described as bald, Black, 6'1".

Two people were injured in a shooting at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park, with one person in custody. The connection to a concurrent funeral remains unclear.

Cook County sent out property tax bills due on March 4, 2025, with payment options available online. Property values in Chicago have increased, shifting the tax base ratio.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is set to undergo a $10 million renovation with improvements to accessibility and visitor amenities, coinciding with the Obama Presidential Center opening.

A Lisle man faces pre-trial detention for possessing child pornography, including images of victims under 13. The case emerged from a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

The Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Marshall Pope, 64, last seen on January 19, 2025, near S. Clyde Ave. He's 6 feet tall, 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Case number JJ130293.

West Loop Gate businesses are on alert after multiple burglaries, with a suspect description released by Chicago Police urging precautions and community vigilance.

Illinois' IDOR reports Cumberland County's property assessment equalization factor is tentatively set at 1.0000, ensuring fair taxation across the county.

A 16-year-old is charged with attempted murder and other felonies after a violent carjacking and shooting in Chicago.

Trump administration's stop-work order cuts federal funding to Chicago’s World Relief Chicagoland, impacting refugee resettlement and family unifications.

A woman died from hypothermia on the roof of Vista Medical Center East; the facility faces scrutiny over safety protocols and management amid reports of financial issues and a reduction in staff.