Eileen O’Neill Burke leads Clayton Harris III by a slim margin in the Democratic primary for Cook County State's Attorney, with mail-in ballots still to be counted.

A shooting on a peaceful Orland Park street resulted in one person dead inside a vehicle; no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Clean Energy Connector, supported by the U.S. DOE, aims to help low-income Illinois families access community solar power, potentially reducing their utility bills.

Decatur man gets 25 years for sexually exploiting children, with the sentencing on Mar 13, 2024, following his guilty plea.

The Illinois Department of Corrections introduces a family wellness workshop to help the families of correctional staff cope with work-related stresses.

A fire erupted in Chicago's Bridgeport area, requiring firefighters to take a defensive approach. The blaze was extinguished with no injuries reported, and aid was called for displaced residents. The cause remains under investigation.

Chicago Police will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in Englewood District to curb impaired driving and traffic violations from Saturday night through early Sunday.

A Lakeview restaurant, 2d Restaurant, experienced a second burglary in four months, with thieves taking cash and items and forcing the business to close for repairs.

The Lollapalooza lineup for 2024 has been revealed, featuring Blink-182, The Killers, and SZA. The festival will take place from August 1-4 in Chicago's Grant Park.

Chicago sues gun manufacturer Glock, alleging its pistols can be easily modified into illegal machine guns, contributing to city violence. The lawsuit leverages the Firearms Industry Responsibility Act.

Steingold's of Chicago opens a new takeout- and delivery-only deli in West Town, offering bagels, babka, and other Jewish deli fare, with plans for a Wrigleyville location and additional menu items in the future.

Miranda Lambert is confirmed to perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 17, with tickets on sale March 23. The event will also feature Georgia artist Gavin Adcock as the opening act.

A Texas man, Robert Dunlap, was indicted for defrauding investors of over $10 million in a digital currency scam involving the Meta-1 Coin. He is charged with mail fraud and faces trial in Chicago.