Chicago's "Bring Chicago Home" initiative, which proposed increasing the real estate transfer tax on $1M+ properties to fund homelessness services, was voted down by a majority of the electorate.

Former Ald. Edward Burke retains his Illinois law license as a conflicted state Supreme Court couldn't decide on its suspension after his corruption conviction.

A 44-year-old cold case sees a major breakthrough as Joseph A. Caliva is identified as the victim from 1979 through forensic genealogy. Authorities continue to search for suspects in this enduring mystery.

Chicago Police alert the public about armed robberies in the 9th District by two suspects using handguns with lasers, urging vigilance and timely reporting of incidents.

The Chicago Plan Commission approved a $110 million development in Portage Park, including a 20% affordable housing quota after negotiations with the developer, GW Properties.

A former Iroquois County health official is charged with theft and misconduct for allegedly submitting over $100,000 in false time sheets. Dee Ann Schippert faces up to 30 years in jail if convicted.

Illinois State Police arrested four individuals in connection with separate shootings on Chicago-area expressways, with charges ranging from attempted murder to aggravated battery with a firearm.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find Wilson Velez, 35, missing from north Austin and often at Brickyard Mall, last seen in a green jacket and black shoes.

Restaurateur David Pisor faces financial turmoil as his Etta Collective files for bankruptcy, with debts including a $2.5 million loan default. Etta assets are up for auction, while a stalking horse bid sets the starting price at $675,000.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a new property tax multiplier at 1.0202 for Douglas County, aiming to ensure equitable taxation across counties.

U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe from Fairview Heights has been appointed to the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee, as announced by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland.

A person was fatally shot on the Bishop Ford Expressway in Chicago; police investigation caused road closures. No suspect information is available yet.

Cardinal Blase Cupich submitted his mandatory retirement letter to Pope Francis upon turning 75, as required by church law, with the decision to accept now with the pope.