Syed Zaidi pleads guilty to a Class 2 felony burglary, the last in a group who stole approx. $400,000 from businesses with gaming machines in Illinois.

Several Chicago restaurants are closing temporarily or permanently due to economic challenges, with establishments such as Broken English Taco Pub and Passion House Coffee Roasters affected.

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has frozen tuition for in-state undergraduates for the 2024-25 year, continuing their commitment to affordability. Room and board costs, however, will increase slightly.

COPA recommends firing a Chicago officer for fatally shooting Michael Craig during a domestic disturbance call and failing to provide prompt medical aid.

Over 580,000 Home Design beds sold at Walmart, Wayfair, and Overstock are recalled due to risks of breaking and injuries, with consumers advised to stop use and get a repair kit.

An autistic 14-year-old boy was tased by police in Dolton while they searched for car theft suspects, resulting in injuries including a fractured hip. The family and their attorney are considering legal action.

The Illinois Supreme Court is reviewing whether the smell of cannabis justifies police car searches, a significant issue since Illinois legalized marijuana in 2020. Previous cases show conflicting lower court rulings on this matter.

Chicago's city council is considering an ordinance to ban natural gas in new buildings, aligning with the city's climate goals. The proposal faces industry opposition citing affordability and reliability concerns.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Stark County's new property assessment multiplier at 1.0199 to ensure fair taxation and maintain equity across taxing districts.

Marcus McNeal, 18, has been charged with a felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm related to a November carjacking incident in Chicago.

A Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at 508 Variety Shop in Mitchell, Illinois, with the winning numbers from Tuesday's draw. The small-town store and its owner, Amber Ronk, are thrilled, and the shop will receive a $10k bonus.

Aer Lingus is moving to Terminal 3 at O'Hare Airport on January 24 to enhance coordination with partner American Airlines, streamlining travel for passengers.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set property tax equalization factors for Coles (1.0000) and Stephenson (1.0380) Counties to ensure equitable taxation across the state.