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.

Naperville bar and restaurant owners are requesting the city council lift a 15-year ban on video gambling, claiming economic hardship and competition. The council has not yet signaled a readiness to change the ban.

Oak Park will charge a 25-cent fee per kWh for EV charging to support their climate goals and maintain infrastructure, aligning with the Park District's charge.

A Chicago tax advisor pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.1 million from clients and faces decades in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns.

The article outlines Chicago's plan to invest $230-250 million from new HED bonds into affordable housing, detailing two projects that will create and preserve rental units for low-income families.