Six businesses were burglarized on the 3100 block of South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, and police are seeking tips. Separate armed robberies targeting food delivery drivers in McKinley Park have also prompted police warnings.

Sheriff Tom Dart in Cook County intends to end the Electronic Monitoring Program due to concerns about its effectiveness and public safety, especially since the SAFE-T Act. There's debate over the decision, with some officials opposing the move.

A body was found on a trail in Wheaton, sparking a death investigation by the Wheaton Police Department and the DuPage County Coroner's office.

A wall collapse at Chicago's former Tribune Freedom Center, a future casino site, sent debris into the Chicago River, raising environmental concerns. Cleanup is underway, with perlite identified as the non-toxic substance involved.

USDA declared disaster in Alexander and Union Counties, Illinois, enabling emergency loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene, as announced by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul reached a $3.5 million settlement with Indra Energy over claims it deceived consumers into paying more for electricity. The settlement includes restitution and an 18-month business suspension in Illinois.

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office dropped all charges against officer Patrick O'Donnell, who was accused of excessive force in a July 2022 arrest.

Federal prosecutors are close to concluding their case against Michael J. Madigan after nine weeks of testimony that highlighted former Rep. Edward Acevedo's health issues and conflicting accounts of his work for AT&T.

A Palatine man was detained for allegedly possessing a stolen vehicle and fleeing police, facing multiple felony charges. The pursuit involved a vehicle chase, foot chase, and a police standoff in Naperville.

Robert Ebel was sentenced to 12 years for a fatal DUI crash that killed John Exner in 2020. Ebel pled guilty and had multiple substances in his system at the time of the accident.

Adale Taylor from Chicago faces attempted murder charges for shooting a 29-year-old woman. He was arrested and is now in custody, with his hearing scheduled for today. The investigation is ongoing.

Chicago forecasts a wintery mix with potential snow accumulations and chilly temperatures, urging residents to prepare for slippery conditions and a cold commute.

A car fire in the Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago caused one injury and prompted a major emergency response, disrupting traffic temporarily.