The "Summit of Hope" event in Peoria aims to support individuals transitioning from incarceration with services such as job assistance and healthcare.

A cleaning woman, Sandy Hernandez, is charged with stealing $20,000 in jewelry in Glen Ellyn but is not detained pre-trial with certain restrictions in place.

Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak at Water's Edge apartments in Crystal Lake after a gas main was hit during construction. No injuries were reported and repairs are underway.

Two suspects, Robert and Tyrin Norris, are charged with first-degree attempted murder after a March shooting in Chicago left one man critically injured.

The US and China escalate their trade war with new tit-for-tat tariffs; the EU also imposes retaliatory duties, shaking global markets and raising concerns over consumer prices.

Chicago is anticipating a wet Wednesday with rain and snow showers, high winds, and temperatures around 40 degrees. Conditions will persist overnight with patchy fog and a slight rain chance on Thursday. Warmer, drier weather is expected to follow.

Police in Chicago suburbs warn against high school "Senior Assassin" and "Paranoia" games involving toy guns due to safety concerns and potential for misunderstandings.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with felony vehicular hijacking and robbery in Chicago after a February incident where a woman was robbed of her car and belongings.

Former Northwestern football players settle their hazing lawsuit against the school, with details undisclosed. The agreement follows claims of abuse and racism within the program.

A woman is charged with attempted murder in a Chicago shooting, leaving a man critically injured. She was arrested in Gurnee and faces a felony count.

Chicagoans will see sun today but can expect a mixed bag of precipitation overnight, with rain and possible snow. Temperatures will gradually rise throughout the week, reaching the mid-60s by Sunday.

Chicago Youth and Music Festival celebrated talent despite a federal squash on diversity programs, featuring the Equity Arc Pathways Orchestra and Civic Orchestra.

Chicago man Chakib Mansour Kodja has been charged with the sexual assaults of five women and was arrested at O'Hare International Airport. DNA and video surveillance helped in the investigation.