A five-vehicle crash in Palatine sent four to the hospital and resulted in multiple arrests; the road was closed for rescue operation and police investigation.

Four-year universities now offer two-year associate degrees to aid underserved students, with programs like Loyola University Chicago's Arrupe College leading the way.

Five businesses were robbed at gunpoint across Chicago's North and Northwest Sides within two hours late Thursday; a store clerk exchanged gunfire with one assailant. No arrests have been made.

A 19-year-old from Chicago, Marvin White, was charged with armed robbery after allegedly robbing a woman in March. He was arrested and faces court proceedings.

A Chicago man with prior gun convictions received a 15-year federal sentence for illegal firearm possession and connection to a Labor Day 2022 murder.

Gov. Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois program invests $195 million in Decatur infrastructure, promising road and bridge upgrades, ADA improvements, and economic growth.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing Southeast Energy Consultants for allegedly deceiving customers into switching energy suppliers with false promises of lower costs. The lawsuit seeks restitution and penalties for the company's practices.

Chicago Police Department announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 1st District starting May 10 to enforce DUI and traffic laws, with a BAT Mobile Unit assisting in processing.

An 18-year-old was charged with three felonies after being arrested for a series of armed robberies in Warrenville, Illinois. He is accused of robbing three men at gunpoint.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has maintained Ford County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, indicating consistent assessment practices and no significant tax burden changes for residents.

A crash in Wauconda involving a dump truck and a sedan resulted in two fatalities and one critical injury. The accident, which caused the truck to overturn, led to road closures for investigation and cleanup.

Naperville Police join other Illinois agencies in Route 59 crackdown, targeting speeders, distracted drivers, and seatbelt violations to enhance road safety.

The Chicago Police Department has alerted the public about a group of armed robbers targeting District 14. Residents are urged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.