Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly faces a 15-count indictment for misconduct and misapplication of funds, accused of offering unauthorized credits for liquor and gambling licenses.

A man from Beckley was sentenced to 10 years for his involvement in drug distribution, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, after being convicted in a federal court.

Illinois has launched the Next Gen initiative to promote minority involvement in affordable housing development by providing selected developers with capital, training, and strategic support.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation awarded grants for youth-led habitat projects across Illinois totaling over $55,000.

Kendall Fleming, 27, was charged with first-degree murder for a January shooting in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, after an argument escalated. A SWAT standoff ensued, but Fleming escaped, later being caught by police.

Cook County's population decline slowed in 2023, losing 24,000 residents, with a trend of more people leaving for other U.S. locations but partially offset by international migration.

A judge denied the Chicago Blackhawks' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by an ex-player regarding the mishandling of sexual assault allegations against a former coach, allowing the case to proceed to discovery.

St. Louis' City Museum breaks the Guinness World Record for "Most People Wearing Underwear on Their Head," with 355 participants, surpassing Naperville's previous record.

A Wheaton mansion priced at $3.59 million accepts full payment in cryptocurrency, reflecting a trend among investors diversifying assets into digital currency.

Governor Pritzker plans to invest $900 million to modernize Illinois' Logan and Stateville prisons, aiming for long-term savings and improved conditions for staff and inmates.

The Illinois spring trout season begins on April 6, with early catch-and-release starting March 23. Over 80,000 trout will be stocked for anglers who have the required licenses and trout stamps.

Measles outbreak in Chicago affects two public school students, with cases stemming from a shelter housing migrants. Officials enforce quarantine and boost vaccinations.

A two-vehicle crash in Naperville left one with life-threatening injuries, prompting an investigation and road closures. Authorities seek information from witnesses.