Chicago man Antwan Kelsor was charged with armed robbery and identity theft involving the theft of mail and checks after a postal carrier was robbed at gunpoint.

The Chicago Bears prefer Arlington Heights for their new stadium, as per discussions with Chicago's mayor. They acquired the site in 2023 and are progressing with development, though Chicago remains open to negotiations to keep the team in the city.

A Metra train collided with an unoccupied truck on the Southwest Side, causing significant delays on the SouthWest Service line, with up to 55 minutes of wait time for commuters. No injuries were reported, and service slowly resumed.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find Bobby Allison, 81, who went missing on May 12. He may need medical help and is known to visit 5600 S. Halsted. Call 911 or 312-747-8380 with NIC # M25A8216 if you have information.

Gang member Diontae Harper gets 34-year sentence for a 2020 murder to elevate his status within the Faceworld gang in Chicago.

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has announced over $10 million in grants to combat food deserts and support local economies, funding grocery store construction and upgrades.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul challenges President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, asserting it violates the 14th Amendment and joined by other states, takes the fight to the Supreme Court.

A DeKalb man, Ahmad Steele, was sentenced to 45 years for shooting a man in the face in 2021. The victim, who later died of unrelated causes, had to undergo five surgeries. Steele must serve 85% of his sentence before parole eligibility.

GEICO is expanding with new offices in Chicago and Beachwood, Ohio, hiring for various corporate roles and tapping into local talent for strategic growth.

A nationwide outage briefly affected U.S. passport verification in Illinois, but did not cause DMV delays due to a contingency plan. The cause was unclear.

St. Sabina Church celebrated Fr. Michael Pfleger's 50 years of priesthood with a "Day of Blessing," reflecting his social justice efforts in the Chicago community.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker reported being detained by federal agents at O'Hare Airport and questioned about his political views; Homeland Security called the stop routine and lawful.

A 17-year-old was shot near a Chicago high school, resulting in a soft lockdown and increased security measures, with the student now in good condition.