Former Pinckneyville Correctional Center officer pleads guilty to using excessive force and obstructing justice, raising questions about the treatment of inmates and the need for increased accountability within the prison system.

Illinois State Police have released a comprehensive guidebook, aimed at enhancing law enforcement response to homelessness, which offers practical community resources, planning tools, training resources, and policy examples to create a safer and more inclusive environment for all residents.

Technical issues within the testing platform force Chicago Public Schools to postpone crucial admissions tests for selective enrollment high schools, leaving 24,000 students and their families in suspense.

A story of youth, crime, and accountability unfolds as a juvenile offender faces charges in connection with a January 2023 vehicular hijacking.

Julian Davis, 35, faces charges of aggravated battery and domestic battery following an August shooting that left a 25-year-old woman seriously injured.

Chicago restaurateur Glenn Fahlstrom is working to revive his namesake fish market and restaurant in suburban Evanston, though funding obstacles may hinder his progress. The veteran seafood merchant plans to reestablish his Fahlstrom's Fresh Fish Market, this time as a hybrid tavern, oyster bar, and counter-service fish market that will likely generate nostalgic buzz.

As the city of Chicago mourns the unexpected passing of Captain/EMT Patrick K. Fleming, the Chicago Fire Department commemorates his service to the community during a poignant final walk-through on October 12, hosting a solemn event to honor and remember a dedicated public servant.

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago recently joined a UAW rally, showing solidarity with the union in their fight for better pay, working conditions, and dismantling systemic inequities.

Fifteen-year-old Chicago juvenile arrested October 13 on felony charges that occurred in August 2023.

A Chicago woman is charged with obstructing justice after attempting to alter the scene of a fatal ATV accident in Spring Grove, leading to questions about the truth behind the tragedy.

As the tragic slaying of Chicago police officer Ella French moves towards closure, the legal proceedings raise questions on the nature of plea deals and the impact on families seeking justice.

Former Illinois Representative Luis Arroyo and gaming company manager James Weiss are convicted in a major bribery case involving sweepstakes industry legislation.

As authorities uncover a $5 million multi-state, high-end theft ring in Lyons, Illinois, it sheds light on the complex and sophisticated operations that target freight trains, rail cars, and warehouses for their valuable goods.