The World's Biggest Bounce House, Big Bounce America, will be in Skokie from August 31 for two weeks with various attractions for all ages, offering tickets from $22 to $45.

Aaron J. Rossi, 41, was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $3 million for mail fraud and filing a false income tax return.

Jim's Original celebrates its 85th anniversary by offering Polish sausages at the original price of $0.85 on July 8th, marking a tribute to their legacy and thanking customers.

Vuori and Sandro open outlet stores at Fashion Outlets of Chicago, with the mall set to welcome a Maje outlet soon.

Chicago's transgender community faces high levels of unsolved murders, with a police clearance rate of only 14%, raising concerns about investigation efficacy and bias.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 18 other Democratic attorneys general defend DEI initiatives amid conservative opposition and a lawsuit against Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law for alleged discrimination.

A woman was fatally stabbed in a Naperville home; a male suspect was arrested but not yet charged. The investigation continues into the incident that has shaken the local community.

A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, with the shooter still at large and police investigating.

Chicago Police have released alerts for three missing minors: Niomi Baker (16), Talia Ortiz (17), and Jamyia Milligan (12), each last sighted in different areas, seeking public assistance.

Two men are missing after a boating incident on Lake Michigan; rescue efforts for the pair were halted due to poor conditions but will resume the next morning.

A 16-year-old boy was beaten and hit by a sedan in Jefferson Park, Chicago, leading to critical injuries. Police are investigating; the assailants remain at large.

An armed robbery occurred on Chicago's CTA Orange Line, where an 18-year-old was attacked with a knife and robbed. The suspect was arrested nearby with the stolen items.

A 17-year-old is charged with attempted murder and armed robbery in Chicago after allegedly shooting a 19-year-old in June. The arrest occurred on July 5, with a detention hearing set for the next day.