Chicago Police have issued an alert after a series of burglaries occurred in the 16th District, with suspects described as males using a silver Kia Optima.

Cosme Chacon, 55, was sentenced to over eight years for money laundering with a Chicago-based drug ring after evading law enforcement and being captured in Panama in 2022.

A man from Wauconda faces charges for a hit-and-run in Chicago's Bucktown, causing severe injuries to a woman. Michael Reznik, 37, is accused of hitting her with his Bentley and fleeing the scene.

Illinois Governor has announced Fortune Brands Innovations' expansion in Deerfield, creating jobs and consolidating its headquarters, supported by the EDGE program.

Chicago Police seek help in locating Mauro Galvan Jr., 39, last seen on S. Canal St. His description and the likelihood of being in hospitals are noted; public assistance is encouraged.

Chicago Police seek public assistance in locating missing 28-year-old Maliq Hines-Hakande last seen January 16, 2025.

Chicago Public Schools and community leaders are taking steps to protect undocumented families from mass deportation threats, including not allowing ICE in schools without a warrant and forming sanctuary teams.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property assessment equalization factor for Sangamon County at 1.0889, affecting local assessments and potentially influencing tax bills.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking information on missing 12-year-old Jakeem Robinson, last seen on W. 13th St., described as 5'2", 106 lbs, with brown eyes and hair.

AG Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship, alleging it violates the 14th Amendment and U.S. law.

Illinois is updating its professional licensing system, adding four new licenses to its online CORE platform, including behavior analysts and professional midwives, to streamline and simplify the process.

Chicago marks the 40th anniversary of its coldest day with current temperatures colder than both Antarctica and Alaska, while it faces a cold advisory for extreme wind chills.

Chicago-area schools moved to e-learning due to severe cold, with wind chills reaching -26 degrees. The National Weather Service predicts a modest warming trend soon. Warming centers are open across the city.