LaKenya White is appointed as the interim chief administrator for COPA, bringing over 20 years of experience to the role following Andrea Kersten’s resignation.

Mohammad Jawaid Aziz, a dual Pakistani-Canadian citizen, was arrested for allegedly operating a network to flout U.S. export laws to aid Pakistan's sensitive programs.

Illinois Treasurer's online auction features rare items like a gold coin from 1881 and a Joe DiMaggio bat piece within a baseball card, part of the I-CASH program to return unclaimed assets.

A 17-year-old juvenile in Chicago faces multiple charges, including armed robberies and a vehicular hijacking, after a series of incidents involving the armed taking of property.

Two people died and several were injured in a crash near Chicago's Midway Airport, involving a U-turn collision between a Ford Fusion and a Hyundai Palisade.

A truck overturned on I-65 in Indiana, blocking lanes and carrying 127 cows, leading to an all-day recovery operation. Two cows died, and the driver was injured. Traffic impact was minimal.

A 45-year-old man, Jamie Brown, was fatally shot while parked in a vehicle on Chicago's West Side. The incident involved two attackers in a truck and no arrests have been made.

The FDA has issued a recall for mislabeled decaf ground coffee sold in 15 states, including Illinois, due to safety concerns for those needing caffeine-free diets.

A woman died and a man was injured after a Chevrolet Impala crashed into a tree off I-57 in Chicago. The incident occurred at night, closing southbound lanes for hours.

The Kane County coroner identified remains found in a submerged car as those of Karen Schepers, missing since 1983.

The Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Teachers Union are close to finalizing a contract after extensive negotiations, with key issues like class size and teachers’ planning time being addressed.

A 27-year-old man, Abdalla Shaban, faces charges for a fatal road rage incident in Worth, where he allegedly hit a man trying to break up an argument and fled the scene.

The Chicago White Sox are looking forward to a new season at Rate Field with fan experience enhancements, new food options, and a reinvigorated team roster.