Walmart's new Minooka, Illinois, consolidation center is expected to create 700 jobs and enhance supply chain efficiency with advanced automation technology.

Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker donated a historic Civil War document signed by Abraham Lincoln to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

Workers at Portillo's Aurora facility voted to unionize with Iron Workers Local 853, joining an ongoing labor movement within the company facing company challenges and NLRB investigations.

A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood; he is in good condition. No suspects have been apprehended.

Police vehicles in Chicago's 16th District have been repeatedly burglarized, prompting a community alert involving a dark SUV targeting parked law enforcement cars.

Investigation finds many of Chicago's bridges, including the 18th Street bridge, are "structurally deficient." City and state officials maintain all open bridges are safe and have plans for repair.

Letters supporting disgraced Chicago alderman Ed Burke were unsealed, showcasing both condemnation and support, particularly from former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas.

Chicago police seek public assistance in locating Nicole "Runny" Johnson, a 16-year-old girl missing from Bronzeville since December 9. She was last seen on December 13.

The CTU has begun negotiations with CPS, presenting a broad range of demands aimed at systemic educational transformation, despite a looming district deficit. They propose transparent bargaining and do not rule out a strike.

Three people were shot in Chicago's Humboldt Park in daylight; a teen and two adults are wounded, with the shooter still at large. Police are investigating.

Illinois officials investigate potential illegal coordination between radio host Dan Proft, his PAC, and Darren Bailey's gubernatorial campaign, involving a $20 million offer and campaign tactics.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of mild temperatures, potential thunderstorms, and variable chances of rain for Chicago, with specific warnings for boaters on Lake Michigan.

Illinois ramps up measures against H5N1 in cattle without confirmed cases, ensures safe milk consumption through pasteurization, and stresses the importance of surveillance to protect its dairy industry.