O'Hare International Airport had its busiest summer, with over 24.3 million travelers, marking a 1.2% increase from 2019. New routes and airline expansions contribute to its status as a major travel hub.

Rockford resident "Jessie" won $500K from an Illinois Lottery holiday scratch-off bought at a Walmart. She plans to help her family and community with the winnings.

Chicago Police issued an alert about a series of burglaries across several neighborhoods, with offenders smashing entry points to steal items and ATMs.

Chicago's West Side sees the opening of The Avenue Apartments, an affordable housing project by Westside Health Authority, with Mayor Johnson attending the ribbon-cutting.

Illinois AG Raoul and 20 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief to support Planned Parenthood against a provision that could cut its Medicaid funding.

Chicago weather forecast indicates post-5 p.m. showers, windy conditions with 60% precipitation chance, and a gusty evening; a breezy Wednesday follows.

A man was arrested for a home invasion and armed robbery in Oak Lawn, locking the victim in a bathroom and attempting to steal his car. Police used a drone to apprehend him nearby.

Chicago Public Schools considers a $60 million contract with CDW to track tech equipment after losses, and a study finds that state bans on cell phones in schools may improve test scores but raise suspensions.

A federal judge in Chicago insists ICE agents use body cameras after they allegedly defied a restraining order against using tear gas on protesters. Confusion arises over ICE representation in court following the judge's enforcement of the order.

Edward Traywick Jr. from Lansing is charged after a non-student woman was shot in a Bradley University dorm. She's stable; the shooting was deemed accidental.

The trial of ex-deputy Sean Grayson for the murder of Sonya Massey starts in Peoria, Illinois, with national attention on police violence against people of color.

Federal immigration agents conducted a second raid at O’Hare Airport's rideshare area in October, detaining 11 people and raising questions about Chicago's sanctuary policies.

Two individuals were found dead in a Michigan City home, with a juvenile suspect in custody following a welfare check. The incident is considered isolated with no ongoing threat.