The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for Moultrie County, indicating consistent property assessments and tax burdens, similar to the previous year.

Chicago settled with DoorDash for $18 million over deceptive practices affecting restaurants, consumers, and drivers, affirming its dedication to fair market practices.

A 27-year-old was arrested this week in Austin in connection with a July shooting that wounded a 25-year-old. He faces two felony counts and is due in Cook County court.

Protesters clashed with police at an ICE facility in Broadview, leading to 21 arrests amid tensions over a judge's order to release detainees without serious criminal histories.

A woman was killed by a CTA Blue Line train near Logan Square, leading to significant delays and alternative transport offered by the CTA. A death investigation is underway.

A Preview 2026 forecast finds downtown Chicago will get only a trickle of new apartments through 2026, keeping pressure on rents and shifting activity to the suburbs.

A 61-year-old man was found shot to death in a gangway in Auburn Gresham early Friday; Area Two detectives are investigating and no arrests have been announced.

Illinois' Department of Human Services confirmed the resumption of full SNAP benefits after the federal shutdown, with payments expected by November 20th.

The Chicago Mayor inaugurated 65 affordable housing units at Grace Manor, North Lawndale, with amenities and services for residents earning below 60% median income.

Chicago is set to have clear, sunny weather with mid-60s temperatures on Friday before a cooler weekend with winds and a drop to upper 40s on Sunday. Rain is possible early next week.

Anthony Evans was charged with the murder of a 2-month-old baby in Chicago; his arrest followed a manhunt. He is expected at a detention hearing on November 13.

A Chicago man was charged with felony drug offenses after his arrest at a Naperville train station with meth, cocaine, and cannabis. His arrest followed a DEA tip and led to a scuffle causing minor injuries to three officers.

Walgreens has listed roughly 200,000 square feet at Chicago’s Old Post Office for sublease as it prepares to vacate the Loop and consolidate roles at its Deerfield HQ.