Cook County has allocated $8 million for 35 transportation projects aimed at improving transit options and infrastructure through the 'Invest in Cook' grant program.

The Illinois EPA has referred three entities to the Attorney General for improper asbestos handling at Rialto Square Theatre, highlighting potential environment and public health risks.

A DuPage County man faces the consequences after the Attorney General's office secured a conviction for selling untraceable firearms...

Black women face challenges in finding racially diverse sperm donors as Black men are underrepresented in sperm banks. Initiatives are underway to increase inclusivity and representation in sperm donation.

Two semi-trucks collided on I-80/I-94 in Indiana, causing lane closures and a coal tar spill. No injuries were reported. Traffic was disrupted for hours.

Lake Zurich village seeks a new trustee after Dan Bobrowski resigned due to job relocation, with eight candidates vying to complete his term until April 2025.

Spoon River College begins construction on a new $17.8 million CTE facility funded by Illinois' Rebuild program, poised to enhance vocational education and workforce development.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secures a $1.5 million settlement against Elite Staffing Inc. for engaging in no-poach and wage-fixing agreements.

A shooting in Chicago's Auburn Gresham left three people injured, with a woman seriously wounded. No suspects have been detained and the motive remains unknown.

The Naperville Ribfest has ended after 35 years due to financial challenges, impacting local charities that benefitted from the funds raised by the event.

The Illinois State Fair reintroduces its Small Plates, Big Tastes program and Feeding Frenzy event, offering fairgoers affordable sample-sized international cuisines and time-limited discounts on select food items.

Venezuelan migrants in Chicago react to Nicolás Maduro's re-election, expressing diminished hopes of returning to their homeland and rallying for change amidst local resource strains.

A 14-year-old boy in Chicago was charged with armed robbery after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint. He was arrested on the 7900 block of S. Maryland.