A man named Jason Paniagua is charged with robbing the same Citibank in Chicago twice, using threats and deceptive objects to demand money. He was identified and arrested after the second robbery.

Chicago police have released surveillance footage seeking public assistance to identify two suspects involved in a South Shore armed robbery on Nov. 12, 2024.

Michigan man convicted for threatening ex-Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot through a violent message with explicit intent, racial slurs, and misogynistic language.

Three women face felony charges for allegedly stealing clothing from a Naperville Nike store, as announced by DuPage County officials and Naperville Police.

The official Harry Potter Shop has opened in Chicago, featuring exclusive merchandise, a Butterbeer Bar, and themed areas for an immersive experience.

An off-duty Chicago police officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot at the 18th District station, prompting expressions of condolences and a focus on the officers' humanity.

Visas for seven international students at the University of Chicago were revoked as part of the Trump administration's wider immigration crackdown, with the reasons for the cancellations not fully disclosed.

Chicago's forecast predicts overcast skies and occasional drizzle with temperatures in the 40s today, improving during the weekend with sunny conditions and highs in the mid-60s, but dropping post-Monday.

The "Summit of Hope" event in Peoria aims to support individuals transitioning from incarceration with services such as job assistance and healthcare.

A cleaning woman, Sandy Hernandez, is charged with stealing $20,000 in jewelry in Glen Ellyn but is not detained pre-trial with certain restrictions in place.

Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak at Water's Edge apartments in Crystal Lake after a gas main was hit during construction. No injuries were reported and repairs are underway.

Two suspects, Robert and Tyrin Norris, are charged with first-degree attempted murder after a March shooting in Chicago left one man critically injured.

The US and China escalate their trade war with new tit-for-tat tariffs; the EU also imposes retaliatory duties, shaking global markets and raising concerns over consumer prices.