Illinois U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Jesús "Chuy" García join other Democrats in suggesting President Biden consider not running in the next election due to concerns about his competitiveness against Trump.

Illinois Republicans left the RNC invigorated, with Rep. LaHood criticizing Pritzker's governance, and the GOP focusing on party unity led by Trump's disciplined campaign.

The Will County Board voted against making the county a non-sanctuary area, reflecting a political divide and community views on immigration inclusivity.

Casey Krueger was selected for the US Olympic soccer team, while Alex Morgan was not. This roster change signifies a shift towards a younger team for Paris 2024.

The Chicago Plan Commission approved new residential buildings for Chicago's Clybourn Corridor and Fulton Market, addressing local concerns and including affordable housing units.

Two Chicago men, 19, and two juveniles face felony charges for the armed robbery and battery of a 60-year-old man, with the incident involving property theft at gunpoint.

Judy Strzelecki, office manager from suburban Chicago, is charged with federal health care fraud involving false claims for medical items through her employer, A Woman's Place LLC.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for a missing three-year-old boy, Malakhai Watkins, and his mother Ariel, last seen July 13, 2024, in Chicago.

Two men are charged with a hate crime for allegedly spray-painting "FREE GAZA" on an Israeli flag at a grocery store in Bloomingdale. They face felony and misdemeanor charges.

A deputy in Illinois has been indicted for the first-degree murder of a woman, Sonya Massey, during a 911 response. The incident, showing the deputy's improper use of force, was captured on body camera footage.

Cook County donated nearly 1,000 new clothing items from a shuttered facility to the New Life Center, aiding newcomers to Chicago through a salvage program initiative.

The CTA's "Chat with CTA" chatbot has had over 8,000 interactions since its launch, with 28% handled entirely by the AI, improving customer service and operational efficiency.

Interstate 55 near Channahon, closed due to storm damage and fallen wires, has reopened after days, with Illinois State Police reporting two non-fatal injuries related to the incident.