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.

A surprising $3 million donation from billionaire Justin Ishbia steps onto the shores of the controversial Winnetka beach project, raising questions about intentions and outcomes.

29-year-old man charged with murder and attempted murder after a fatal shooting on S. Prairie Ave, leaving one dead and another seriously wounded.

Two people suffer minor injuries as fire engulfs a high-rise apartment in Chicago's South Side, raising questions on building safety and resident preparedness.

A fatal high-speed drag race in Illinois left one participant dead and another facing the consequences of their risky actions.

As the first casino in Chicago opens its doors, a nearby shooting adds tension to the celebratory atmosphere in the River North neighborhood.

As three astounding robberies spark fear at DePaul University's Lincoln Park campus, students and authorities are left grappling with increasing crime rates in the city of Chicago.

As 3 police officers end up bitten and a dog shot in a contentious incident in Chicago, neighbors dispute the police account of events.

An electric vehicle battery manufacturing behemoth is soon to rise in Kankakee County, promising job opportunities and environmental benefits.

Chloe M. Callahan, an endangered missing person in Kane County, was last seen leaving her residence on September 8th, 2023. Authorities are urgently seeking information to locate her.

Avalon Park rededicates a street to the late Officer Aréanah Preston as the community gathers to honor her life and ambitions.

Marisol Berrios, a beloved Chicago pastor who preached globally through online sermons, was tragically killed by a man she once helped. Friends and family now grapple with understanding this devastating loss as they seek to honor her memory and work towards justice.

A 2-year-old boy abducted in Elgin has been found unharmed, and the suspect is now in police custody.