Park District union employees in Chicago demanded better wages and benefits from Mayor Brandon Johnson, with a potential strike if negotiations remain stalled. The union seeks a $20 minimum wage among other improvements.

An Illinois church is suing Dolton village and its mayor for blocking it from moving into a new worship building, with a judge recommending settlement talks.

Chicago's vibrant wine scene offers a variety of spots for enthusiasts, from laid-back bars to exclusive pairing experiences, as acclaimed by industry insiders.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul supports access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone, opposing efforts to restrict it and ensuring its availability in Illinois.

A 19-year-old named Eric A. Smith faces charges for two alleged gunpoint carjackings in Chicago. He was arrested near his residence and is scheduled for a detention hearing.

Over 300 women join a lawsuit against NorthShore University HealthSystem over sexual abuse by a former gynecologist, Fabio Ortega, who admitted to the charges.

Blommer Chocolate is closing its original Chicago plant due to high costs, laying off over 200 workers, but will expand its HQ and invest in other facilities.

Governor JB Pritzker appoints Robert Vickery, an experienced reform advocate, as Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, pending senate approval.

One man was killed and another critically injured in a Lawndale shooting, with a suspect in custody and three handguns recovered.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist died in Chicago's Portage Park after colliding with a car while speeding through a red light at 1:59 a.m. The car's driver, 21, suffered minor injuries.

French Ambassador Laurent Bili warns of global implications tied to the U.S. aid stalemate to Ukraine, rebukes Putin's attempt to blame Ukraine for an ISIS attack in Moscow, and emphasizes maintaining peace.

Chicago health officials mandate an additional MMR vaccine dose for preschoolers at a Pilsen shelter after a measles outbreak, with a 21-day exclusion from childcare post-vaccination.

A River North crash in Chicago left one injured as a Chevy SUV and Mazda sedan collided, with the Mazda driver fleeing the scene. Police closed roads for investigation but reopened them by early morning.