Gov. J.B. Pritzker appointed James Montgomery Jr. as the executive director of Illinois Prisoner Review Board to improve efficiency and domestic violence training in the wake of a paroled man being charged with murder.

Oberweis Dairy, an Illinois-based family business operational since 1915, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, facing over $4 million in unsecured debt and about $14 million in secured bank debt.

Omakase Shoji is a new Japanese omakase-style restaurant combining traditional dining with a casual izakaya atmosphere, set to open on Chicago Avenue with a focus on authenticity and quality.

Cook County confirms a second measles case in a Cicero adult. Health officials raise awareness to prevent the spread as there is no link to a previous Chicago outbreak. The patient visited Super Mercado Torres when infectious.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find Sharondo Small, last seen on the 3300 block of W. Roosevelt, wearing a red Bulls hat and a blue jean jacket.

A 5-year-old girl named Lyric Jackson died under mysterious circumstances in Chicago, prompting a police and DCFS investigation into potential child abuse. No arrests have been made yet.

Illinois honors telecommunicators for their essential role in emergency response during the designated Telecommunications Week, as announced by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul is collaborating with other attorneys general to support stricter EPA air pollution standards against opposition from states and industry groups.

Protestors obstructed traffic to O'Hare airport, causing major delays, though by 9:30 a.m., some lanes were reopening. The demonstration's intent remains unclear.

The article memorializes the late Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, acknowledging her trailblazing role as the first Black woman in the position and her impact on social justice and mentorship.

Chicago experienced a sharp increase in gun violence with 8 killed and 40 wounded over the weekend, including a man shot during an attempted robbery near Diversey Harbor.

Rapper Money Man announces his "Purple Heart Tour" starting in Chicago, following his new album targeting a female audience. He emphasizes fan experience over profit for the tour.

Lemont, Illinois, approved video gambling at local businesses, while neighbor Homer Glen debates its regulations and considers banning it at truck stops.