Downtown Aurora will soon feature three new eateries, including Leilani Asian Fusion, Giardino Pizzeria, and Touche French Creole, in the historic Hobbs Building.

Former President Trump questioned VP Kamala Harris' racial identity at the NABJ convention, eliciting criticism from the audience and Harris' campaign.

Illinois law prevents utility shutoffs in extreme heat, ensuring residents have access to cooling during high temperatures and humidity, protecting vulnerable populations.

Chicago officials, including Mayor Johnson, have designated Family Planning Associates as a noise-sensitive zone to protect those seeking abortion services, showing support for reproductive rights as the city hosts the DNC.

Illinois launches its first state-funded EV charging stations, enhancing its electric vehicle infrastructure as part of the initiative to have one million EVs on its roads by 2030.

Boeing appoints Robert Ortberg as CEO, replacing David Calhoun after a $1.4 billion loss, with challenges ahead including Max jet approval and union issues.

Former Chicago lifeguard supervisor Hector Coz pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a teen employee in 2018, resulting in probation and sex offender registration.

Glencoe Village and Cook County are in dispute over the renovation of Glencoe Golf Club's clubhouse, with tensions over lease extensions and environmental impacts.

Illinois' first dockside cannabis dispensary opened in Fox Lake, offering both land and water access for customers, with a range of established cannabis brands available.

The study reveals that people experiencing homelessness in Illinois die on average nearly 20 years younger than the general population and face higher rates of homicide and health issues.

Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the NABJ Convention in Chicago for a Q&A session with political journalists, amid mixed reactions from NABJ members.

An off-duty sheriff's deputy was fatally shot during a confrontation at a Chicago gas station, leading to an exchange of gunfire before he crashed his car and died.

Chicago Police are seeking public assistance to locate missing 13-year-old Goddess Henderson, last seen on July 26, 2024, in the 4600 block of S. Wabash.