New graduates from Greencorps Chicago's green technology job training program, which supports work opportunities for individuals facing employment barriers, are ready to apply their skills in environmental stewardship.

An 18-year-old, Michael Bibbs, faces felony theft charges for stealing over $200,000 in goods from a Chicago store. Arrested by Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals, his arrest follows a November 13 heist.

Two armed robbers held up a Chicago restaurant on Lincoln Avenue, escaped in a blue sedan, and remain at large. No injuries were reported during the incident.

The first annual Illinois state park ornament featuring Starved Rock is available for purchase, supporting park improvements and conservation efforts.

A boy and a woman were critically injured in a Chicago apartment fire, with no cause identified yet. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and the victims are in the hospital.

A former Cook County Land Bank employee, Mustafaa Saleh, was sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud involving property flipping and setting up a sham maintenance company.

Gary Jamerson was charged by Chicago Police with armed robbery after allegedly robbing a woman on November 20. He was arrested on December 18 and is due in court.

Two Chicago men are indicted for allegedly executing a murder to ascend their gang's ranks, with a federal racketeering charge that could lead to a mandatory life sentence or the death penalty.

Chicago residents can participate in naming city snowplows through a contest that ends January 12, with public voting for finalists starting January 22. Park Ridge is also holding a similar contest for naming snowplows.

A new Illinois law will support drivers with communication disabilities by allowing pre-registration of their medical conditions to facilitate better interactions with law enforcement.

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck Southern Illinois near Waltonville, with no reported injuries or damages; it was felt from Mount Vernon to Carbondale.

A 5-year-old boy died after falling ill at an overcrowded migrant shelter in Pilsen, Chicago. His death raises questions about the shelter's conditions and management. An investigation is underway.

Chicago is expecting challenging weather with snow flurries, gusty winds, and a drop in temperature. A wind advisory is active for some Indiana counties.