CPD officers and a shooting suspect exchanged gunfire in Chicago. The suspect fired at the police, who returned fire. The suspect was caught, and an investigation by COPA is underway.

A judge dismissed a defamation suit against Jussie Smollett’s former attorney, filed by the Osundairo brothers, over her comments during the actor's legal saga.

A 54-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Marquette Park, Chicago. Police are seeking a male driver in a grey or silver sedan and urge public help.

A former Illinois dentist was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing painkillers from patients and performing surgeries without proper pain management.

A 17-year-old in Chicago faces multiple felony charges for a series of armed robberies and vehicular hijackings that occurred in September in the Englewood district.

Starbucks workers plan strikes over the holiday season to address stagnant contract negotiations and demand better compensation, with union-led actions starting in various cities.

Illinois DMV introduces drive-thru and grocery store kiosks for convenient vehicle services like license plate sticker renewal and registration updates, though new IDs still require in-person visits.

Illinois sees a small decline in nonfarm payrolls but maintains a steady unemployment rate of 5.3%, with job losses in construction and other sectors balanced by gains in hospitality and health services.

Avina Clean Hydrogen plans an $820 million SAF production facility in Southwest Illinois, expected to create 150 jobs, align with clean energy goals, and produce 120 million gallons of SAF annually.

The Chicago Board of Education is set to decide on CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's future amid disagreements with Mayor Johnson over finance and contracts, affecting the district's stability.

A suspect in a Central Illinois triple homicide and the killing of two dogs was fatally shot by police in Berwyn after a confrontation. Authorities confirmed that no officers were injured and an investigation is underway.

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced a tentative property tax multiplier of 1.0271 for Ogle County, affecting assessments and potentially equalizing tax burdens across counties.

Paul La Schiazza, ex-AT&T Illinois executive, awaits a new trial set for June 3 after a hung jury in his bribery case, which is related to a $22,500 payment to a former state representative.