A 17-year-old juvenile offender's arrest sheds light on the concerning trend of vehicular hijackings and its impact on vulnerable populations.

A 4-year-old boy in Gary, Indiana, accidentally shot himself with an unsecured firearm, making this the second such incident involving children under five in recent weeks.

Chicago police are urgently seeking information to find Shirley Parrilli, 41, who vanished on September 13th and suffers from epilepsy and behavioral disorders, increasing concerns over her wellbeing.

Lyric Opera of Chicago's General Director Anthony Freud announces his decision to step down after more than a decade of much-loved management.

A mysterious fire erupted at a Hermosa business, engulfing multiple trucks in flames as authorities rush to contain the destruction on Tuesday.

55-year-old woman injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's Little Village, sparking further concerns on gun violence in the city.

Illinois state employees found entangled in a web of alleged fraudulent activity related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), unearthing a widespread issue that spans across the breadth of government agencies.

An Illinois traffic stop reveals a dangerous weapon, raising questions about the proliferation of untraceable firearms and the risks they pose.

A 20-year-old offender faces armed robbery charges after taking property by gunpoint from a middle-aged woman in Chicago.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias takes a stand to protect freedom of speech by testifying in Senate for the state's anti-book ban law.

A 60-year-old man loses his life after a horrific motorcycle crash in the suburbs, casting light on the perils faced by motorcyclists on our roads.

The ongoing legal odyssey of Jussie Smollett finds the former Empire actor appealing his convictions for staging a fake hate crime, aiming to overcome double jeopardy.

Chicago City Council is on the verge of approving a $25 million payout to two men wrongfully convicted of the murder of a college basketball star, setting a new precedent for police misconduct settlements in the city.