A federal judge in Illinois has declined to delay the January 1 deadline for registering assault weapons, despite legal challenges to the state's gun ban.

Two Chicago women, Tamara Carter and Stacey Sanders, were arrested for allegedly robbing and assaulting a woman; they face felony robbery and aggravated battery charges.

The Chicago Police are seeking information on missing 14-year-old Janiyah Sanders, last seen December 16, with details provided on her appearance and urgent calls for help.

Chicago police issued an alert for Kenneth Brown, who is wanted for a December 13, 2023, murder. The public is warned not to approach Brown, considered armed and dangerous.

Aurora is holding a special meeting to address the sudden arrival of migrants from Texas, considering a law to penalize buses for unapproved drop-offs.

A manhunt is on for Dion T. Rodgers, an attempted murder suspect who fled a Schaumburg, Illinois hospital. Police warn not to approach him and to call 911 if seen.

The CTA awarded $171.6 million in contracts to DBE/SBEs in 2023, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, with initiatives supporting local economies and employment.

An Illinois nurse faces federal charges for tampering with a patient's morphine at a skilled nursing facility, watering it down and risking under-medication.

Former prosecutor Brady Allen pled guilty to attempted official misconduct via bribery and received a 120-day jail sentence with two years' probation.

Meteorologists predict a snowless, mild Christmas for Chicago, with temperatures potentially reaching 53 degrees due to a strong El Niño pattern, contrasting the traditional snowy holiday.

Duk's Red Hots in West Town, after almost 70 years, will close for a rebrand and reopen in 2024 with a new look and management, yet will continue selling hot dogs.

The Illinois AG and Labor Department are supporting Chicago workers in a Supreme Court case against S&C Electric over unpaid overtime and ignored penalties.

An Illinois man received a 222-month prison sentence for meth distribution, conspiring to escape custody, and planning to possess contraband in prison.