Man, 38, was assaulted after trying to stop a robbery in Chicago; he sustained injuries but is in stable condition. The 22-year-old alleged robber was arrested.

A robbery occurred at an Ulta Beauty store in Chicago's Lake View East, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating, but no arrests have been made.

A Cook County man faces several charges, including a Class 4 felony, for leading police on two high-speed chases. He is held without bond and is scheduled for court on October 20, 2025.

The Leo High School choir finished fourth in "America's Got Talent," earning praise for their talent and symbolic representation of faith and brotherhood.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul files a preliminary injunction to block a Trump administration law that would defund Planned Parenthood and affect reproductive healthcare, joined by a coalition of states.

A pregnant woman and her unborn child were fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Waukegan, Chicago suburbs. The suspect, Rosalinda Vaca, has been charged.

St. Alphonsus Church in Lakeview, Chicago, kicks off its 23rd annual Oktoberfest this weekend, with German food, music, and beers. Admissions are $10 on Friday and Saturday and a $5 donation on Sunday.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker ordered a 4% budget cut for state agencies to counteract financial strain from federal economic policies. This proactive step is to mitigate anticipated revenue declines and increased state expenditures.

Chicago Police caution the Near West Side community after a series of burglaries involving thieves cutting locks and stealing items like air conditioners with power tools. The suspects are using a truck or an SUV to escape.

Two men died in New Chicago, one from natural causes and the other shot by police. Officers are on leave pending investigation.

A Rockford man received a 77-month sentence for unlawful firearm possession due to a plea deal, emphasizing the judicial focus on reducing gun violence under Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Portillo's CEO Michael Osanloo has left the company suddenly, with Michael A. Miles Jr. appointed as interim CEO.

Chicago celebrates over 100 miles of new bikeways and a 30% drop in traffic fatalities since 2021, contributing to a safer urban transportation system.