Chicago Police to increase DUI patrols in the 5th District on the South Side, focusing on impaired driving, speeding, and seat belt compliance, using the BAT Mobile Unit for processing.

Illinois House lawmakers propose a bill package to strengthen laws against human trafficking, including eliminating time limits for prosecution and requiring sex offender registration for traffickers.

One person died in a house fire in Lombard, with the DuPage County sheriff's office investigating and no cause yet determined. No other injuries reported.

The Chicago Police Department seeks public assistance to locate 16-year-old Yedidia Keltu, missing since March 12, 2025, and last seen at a DCFS facility.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with vehicular hijacking in Chicago, related to a November incident. His juvenile detention hearing details remain undisclosed.

The body of Alexsus Nellum, 24, was identified after being found in the Illinois River near a fertilizer facility in Peoria. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of her death.

A 17-year-old male has been charged with a felony for vehicular hijacking in Chicago; his capture and upcoming detention hearing are detailed by the police.

Two charged for a fatal hit-and-run in Joliet; victim Robert Redmond Jr. died last December. James Deal and Dominique Kennedy face felony charges and court dates pending.

The Illinois Commerce Commission advocates for water conservation during Fix-a-Leak Week, highlighting substantial water waste from household leaks and urging residents to inspect and repair them.

Chicago security guard Kevin Henley Jr. is charged with involuntary manslaughter after his gun discharged, killing Zulma Calderon-Pacheco at Mansion Nightclub.

A Chicago family seeks ICE's release of detained local business owner Abel Orozco Ortega, amid a lawsuit accusing ICE of illegal arrest practices violating a court settlement.

Chicago warms to 68°F today, with southwest winds and storm chances increasing Wednesday, potentially bringing severe weather and transitioning to snow late Wednesday into Thursday.

A Wisconsin woman died in Zion, Illinois, after a rear-end collision on Saturday night. The Lake County coroner reported she suffered blunt force injuries.