19-year-old Vincent Griffin charged with felony counts including vehicular hijacking. Detention hearing on November 7.

Illinois pushes frontiers with SQMSC Lab for quantum research Gov. Pritzkers significant quantum field investments.

Chicago grapples with two separate shooting incidents within an hour on November 5. Both suspects are still at large.

Illinois lawmakers weigh the extension of a 2018 gun penalty law amid doubts about its effectiveness in curbing gun violence.

A CTA employee was assaulted on Chicago's Red Line station platform, sustaining an arm and minor head injury. The perpetrator has been detained.

Reflecting on Peoria's botulism outbreak 40 years ago, the survivors' long-term health struggles and the importance of food safety.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds to endorse Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, drawing criticism from the Trump campaign, ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Boston Market branches in Chicago face closure amidst financial struggles and Labor Dept investigations, raising concerns in the city's hospitality sector.

Obama discusses reshaping economy with AI and climate change in focus at Democracy Forum.

7th Circuit Court upholds Protect Illinois Communities Act, anticipating reductions in Chicago gun violence.

Chicago businesses face a swath of break-ins as police investigate possible links with previous crash and grab cases. Victims demand increased security.

Chicagos 3rd District sees surge in vehicle thefts residents urged by police to be alert and secure properties. Measures include secure parking, alarms.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gets COVID-19 shot, encourages citizens to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines amidst dual virus threats.