Illinois introduces new laws and tax changes, including an increase in minimum wage, higher tobacco taxes, a new sports betting tax, a tax on short-term rentals, a slight gas tax hike, and a ban on single-use plastic shampoo bottles in hotels.

An arson incident in Chicago's Austin neighborhood left four dead, including a pregnant woman and a child. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

The Violet Hour, a pioneering Chicago cocktail bar, is closing permanently after 18 years due to unresolved building damage and failed landlord negotiations.

A Dodge truck crashed into a Chicago building causing injuries to four people and serious property damage. The female driver was taken into custody and cited.

Emmanuel Rivera, 18, is being detained pre-trial on charges from a high-speed chase and alleged firearm possession as reported by DuPage County State’s Attorney's Office.

Search efforts intensify for 13-year-old Quentine Williams, missing since June 25th from Chicago's East End Ave area. Community and police seek information.

A two-vehicle crash in East Dundee resulted in one fatality, with the incident occurring around 6:21 p.m. Authorities are investigating the cause of the collision.

Chicago prepares for its 54th annual Pride Parade with heightened security and safety measures, including a heavy police presence and medical facilities.

A shooting at Douglass Park, Chicago, resulted in one teen dead and another injured; a 55-year-old man claimed self-defense. No charges have been filed yet as the investigation continues.

Median home prices in Chicago reached a record high of $379,900 while sales fell to the lowest for May since 2012, partly due to an inventory shortage and a decline in new home construction.

Chicago police issued an alert about a series of car burglaries in Uptown, Lincoln Park, and Lake View, advising residents to protect valuables and report suspicious activity.

The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and Misericordia community mourn the death of Brendan Siddall, a chorus member and direct service professional, who died in a hit-and-run incident.

A man was fatally stabbed on Chicago's CTA Blue Line after an argument; the suspect is in custody with charges pending. Service was disrupted due to the investigation.