Illinois Department of Transportation receives over $305 million for Chicago transportation projects, including the Forest Hill Flyover and I-290/1st Avenue interchange improvements to ease congestion and enhance safety.

State attorneys general urge Congress to tackle gun trafficking to the Caribbean, with Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leading the initiative for legislative actions such as the CATCH Act.

A 17-year-old has been charged with the first-degree murder of a 43-year-old woman on S. Cornell Ave, Chicago, and will appear for a detention hearing.

Chicago police are seeking suspects in an armed robbery and attempted carjacking on S. Independence, with offenders described as young males, armed with handguns, who fled in a damaged Honda Accord.

Michael D. Mitchell from Marion was sentenced to 97 months in prison for receiving and possessing child pornography, with subsequent supervised release.

A Chicago loan originator was convicted of a $2.6 million mortgage fraud scheme and faces up to 30 years per count. His sentencing is set for December 2024.

A woman named Tatanisha Jackson was shot dead in South Shore, Chicago. A 17-year-old male is accused of the shooting, and a person of interest is in custody.

The "Chicagohenge" phenomenon, aligning the sun with the city's skyscrapers, is set to peak, coinciding with the fall equinox, offering stunning views along east-west streets.

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing on a CTA train in Chicago; two suspects are at large, causing service disruptions on the Orange and Pink Lines.

Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer has proposed a fund to help homeowners with property taxes, financed by late payment fees. The fund addresses increasing tax burdens and supports residents at risk of losing homes.

A Chicago man, Gabriel Blakemore, has been charged with attempted murder for shooting a man in the Austin neighborhood. His arrest followed a joint task force and detective investigation.

A man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars in Norwood Park, Chicago. He suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Area Five detectives are investigating the incident.

Lake County unveiled a new solar array expected to generate 1,452,000 kWh yearly, equivalent to powering 200 homes, as part of its climate change combat and sustainability goals.