Residents in Chicago's North Lawndale oppose a development by IDI Logistics over concerns of demolition of historic buildings and increased truck traffic.

New regulations from the Department of Treasury could hinder Illinois corn farmers' prospects of using their crops for sustainable jet fuel production, due to stricter conservation practice requirements.

Illinois honored fallen firefighters and awarded living heroes at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield.

Two piping plovers, Imani and the newer Green Dot, are exhibiting territorial behaviors at Montrose Beach, competing for space and potential mates amid conservation efforts.

Chicago leaders have approved the Water Leak-Relief Pilot Program to help homeowners with high water bills due to underground leaks, starting January 1, 2025.

A crime spree involving burglaries and thefts from plumbers and electricians has hit Chicago, with suspects using a black Volkswagen Atlas. The police have issued an alert and are seeking assistance.

The Chicago Police are seeking public assistance to locate missing 71-year-old Cheryl Craig, last seen in the 3400 block of S. Rhodes Ave. She requires medical attention.

The former Wadsworth Elementary School in Woodlawn, Chicago, which served as a temporary migrant shelter, has closed as the city's migrant population decreases.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream celebrated the grand opening of its first Illinois location in Aurora with festivities, featuring over 200 flavors of handcrafted ice cream.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is enforcing seat belt safety for Memorial Day with the "Click It or Ticket" campaign, emphasizing the life-saving importance of buckling up.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced a relief program to assist with high water bills caused by underground leaks, which may soon provide $2.4 million in aid.

Isaiah Fields, 22, has been charged with sexually assaulting a disabled woman at the Marklund Center in Geneva, who later gave birth. DNA tests confirmed Fields as the father.

A University of Chicago study indicates that CPD officers with prior complaints are likelier to engage in future misconduct, with implications for predicting and preventing such behavior.