A man's body was discovered in a lagoon at Marquette Park in Chicago on July 4th. Police are investigating the death, with the circumstances remaining unclear.

A Wisconsin home explosion killed Leland Holden, with authorities responding after a 911 call about the incident. Propane is a suspected cause, but the official reason is under investigation.

A shooting in Chicago left two women dead and three children injured. The incident seems to stem from a personal dispute and involved a rifle and handgun. No arrests have been made.

Aurora aims to annex land for a solar farm despite plans for residential development, while elsewhere, agrivoltaics blend farming with solar energy, posing challenges yet offering potential benefits.

Jack in the Box is set to return to the Chicago area with eight new restaurants starting in 2025, marking their first presence in the region in four decades.

Illinois received a federal waiver to enhance Medicaid, introducing holistic services like housing support and re-socialization programs, aiming to improve community health outcomes.

A 13-year-old girl was severely injured in a Chicago hit-and-run. The suspect drove a possibly damaged SUV, last seen heading north on Vincennes Ave. Police are seeking information.

A 64-year-old woman was seriously injured in a shooting in Chicago. Anthony Williams, 58, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm. He was arrested within minutes of the incident.

An Illinois man, Robin Lee Reierson, pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan 6 Capitol breach and will be sentenced on Oct 16, 2024.

The U.S. EDA invests $51 million into the Illinois iFAB Tech Hub to advance agricultural bioinnovation, job creation, and economic growth in Central Illinois.

Authorities seek help finding Jody Strong, a 10-year-old Chicago boy missing since July 1 and possibly needing medical attention, last seen on South Stony Island.

Chicago's weather includes scattered showers, clearing skies, and mild temperatures leading up to a warm Independence Day with chances of rain and thunderstorms later in the week.

Grundy County embarks on a major construction season as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program, with infrastructure projects totaling over $103 million planned through to 2030.