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.

A man was killed by gunfire while in his car in Chicago's West Garfield Park; the shooters have not been caught.

The Supreme Court declines to review Illinois' assault weapons ban, maintaining the lower court's decision, with Justices signaling the issue may be revisited later.

A man was stabbed on a CTA Red Line train in Rogers Park, near the Loyola station in Chicago; his injuries are serious but not life-threatening. No arrests have been made.

Jack in the Box plans to return to Chicago after decades, with initial plans for eight stores and a broader expansion goal of 125 locations. The expansion is part of a nationwide growth targeting several states.