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.

Quentrell Walker was arrested for a burglary at West Peoria City Hall's construction site; it's his 10th arrest. A second man, Antone Drillon, was arrested for possessing stolen property.

Jeff Torborg, former MLB catcher and manager, passed away at 83. He was known for his stellar career with the LA Dodgers and leading the White Sox as manager. He caught three historic no-hitters and was named 1990's AL Manager of the Year.

A son in East Chicago shot his father dead to defend his mother, as reported by NBC Chicago. The father suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at a hospital.

Chicago Police warn of a series of commercial burglaries involving a group in a Kia Forte across multiple districts, urging vigilance and preventive measures.

One man was killed and another injured in an early-morning shooting in Chicago's Belmont Cragin neighborhood; the shooter, possibly in a red vehicle, remains at large.

Richard Goodwin was convicted of first-degree murder and aggravated battery in the 2021 shooting of Marek Krywko.

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on the fate of the Universal Service Fund, which supports telecom services in U.S. rural areas, following a dispute over FCC’s authority.