A crash on I-57 near Sauk Trail caused major delays and a complete road shutdown, with slow recovery of traffic flow reported by NBC Chicago and ABC7 Chicago.

President Biden exercised clemency to commute the sentences of 1,499 people, including embezzler Rita Crundwell and fraudster Eric Bloom. He also pardoned 39 individuals, aiming to give a second chance to those who have demonstrated reformation.

An 11-year-old boy was shot in the hand after a minor car crash in Chicago, with the shooter fleeing the scene. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Illinois man Glenn Messmer received a 19-year sentence for producing child pornography after being found possessing a vast quantity of abusive material.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set Coles County's property equalization factor at 1.0000, reflecting uniform property assessments and potentially stable local taxes.

CPD requests public help in finding Jessica Morales, 39, last seen on Nov 27. She is a Hispanic female, 5'02", 140 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair. Contact Det. Effie Pappas at 312-746-6654 with information.

Ex-Rep. Eddie Acevedo must testify in Michael Madigan's trial, despite dementia concerns, per Judge Blakey's order, as part of the federal corruption case.

Chicago Police will increase patrols to target DUI offenses in the Grand Central District from December 14-15, utilizing the BAT Mobile for on-site processing.

McNally's bar in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood is closing after 35 years. The family-run establishment thanked patrons and emphasized its role in the community as a gathering place for both celebrations and commiserations.

A jury awarded $80 million to the family of Da'Karia Spicer, who was killed in a 2020 collision caused by a Chicago police chase, after the city admitted responsibility.

Alisha Richardson pled guilty to wire fraud for creating fictitious employee records at an Illinois nursing facility, leading to a loss of over $100,000.

The Chicago City Council approved zoning for a major CTA Red Line extension and a quantum computing campus, with hopes to bolster economic development and connect communities.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges vigilance as avian influenza affects waterfowl and requests public reporting of multiple bird deaths.