The Lake County Coroner identified 22‑year‑old Richard Hayes II after he was struck by a Metra train at the Ingleside station; an autopsy listed blunt force injuries.

Illinois GOP candidate Darren Bailey retools campaign following family tragedy, focusing on affordability, safety, and education, while maintaining support for Trump policies and emphasizing increased voter engagement.

Illinois reached a $120 million settlement with Monsanto; Chicago and nearby suburbs will split about $80 million to address legacy PCB contamination.

Chicago Police are searching for Michael Angelo Plata, 34, missing since November 26 and possibly in need of medical attention. The public is urged to contact authorities with any information.

Authorities seek help finding missing 81-year-old John Richardson in Chicago, last seen December 1, 2025. He is experiencing memory issues and was driving a 2020 Chevy Equinox.

Chicago residents experience varied weather with cleared snowfall and freezing fog creating slick commutes. Slight warming is expected, but the cold persists with a chance of minor snowfall.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has obtained a $38 million settlement from Dynegy Inc. for power market manipulation, benefitting some Ameren Illinois customers.

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office received over 1,500 tips regarding a Batavia chiropractor charged with child pornography, leading to widespread concern and a civil rights lawsuit for allegedly recording patients.

Anthony Rizzo visited Tony's Italian Deli in Chicago to show support after it was robbed at gunpoint, highlighting community resilience and mutual support.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to buy Wheaton‑based Innovator Capital Management for about $2 billion, folding a local ETF specialist and roughly $28 billion of assets into its asset‑management arm.

Trump is willing to release his October MRI results; the reason for the test wasn't specified by the White House, and Trump mentioned it's not brain-related.

Illinois State Police are seeking tips after a hit-and-run on Route 53 in Elwood left a bicyclist dead. Investigators recovered vehicle parts and want dash‑cam video or witnesses to call.

Chicago’s last Native Foods in the Loop closed on Nov. 28; owner says sagging foot traffic and the shift to work‑from‑home forced the shutdown.