Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has obtained a $38 million settlement from Dynegy Inc. for power market manipulation, benefitting some Ameren Illinois customers.

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office received over 1,500 tips regarding a Batavia chiropractor charged with child pornography, leading to widespread concern and a civil rights lawsuit for allegedly recording patients.

Anthony Rizzo visited Tony's Italian Deli in Chicago to show support after it was robbed at gunpoint, highlighting community resilience and mutual support.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to buy Wheaton‑based Innovator Capital Management for about $2 billion, folding a local ETF specialist and roughly $28 billion of assets into its asset‑management arm.

Trump is willing to release his October MRI results; the reason for the test wasn't specified by the White House, and Trump mentioned it's not brain-related.

Illinois State Police are seeking tips after a hit-and-run on Route 53 in Elwood left a bicyclist dead. Investigators recovered vehicle parts and want dash‑cam video or witnesses to call.

Chicago’s last Native Foods in the Loop closed on Nov. 28; owner says sagging foot traffic and the shift to work‑from‑home forced the shutdown.

A Marengo man suffered deep finger lacerations after reaching into a clogged snowblower. Fire officials remind residents to shut off machines and use a clearing tool.

A 28-year-old Schaumburg man faces a first-degree murder charge after his 67-year-old father was found dead at their home. An autopsy ruled the death a homicide from blunt head trauma.

MacArthur Foundation awarded $1.5M to Chicago food banks and neighborhood groups to help backfill gaps from a November SNAP disruption. The largest grant goes to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

A pedestrian was killed early Sunday after being struck by a westbound freight train at the Washington Street BNSF crossing in Downers Grove. Investigators are asking witnesses to call Metra police.

A fifth-floor unit at Luther Terrace in Bronzeville was damaged by a Sunday morning fire; crews had the blaze under control before 8:30 a.m., officials said.

The Morton Arboretum canceled the Saturday night Illumination event due to winter weather, planning to reopen on Sunday. Ticket holders can rebook using provided resources.