Illinois returned 1,500 acres of land to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, addressing historical injustices from the 1820s. The land includes Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area and will remain accessible to the public.

Trump signs an order for a review of Jenner & Block's clearances and contracts, citing the firm's challenges to his policies and past ties to Mueller team member Weissman.

The Chicago Archdiocese has filed a counterclaim suggesting men fabricated abuse claims against defrocked priest Daniel McCormack for money, uncovering the alleged scheme through prison phone recordings.

Progressive TikToker Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in Illinois, challenging incumbent Democrat Jan Schakowsky with a platform critiquing Trump and Musk. She raised $100k in hours and seeks to represent younger constituents.

The Illinois State Fair announces its 2025 lineup including Monsters of Destruction, rodeo events, tractor pulls, and a Demolition Derby at The Arena from August 7-17.

A 13-year-old boy named Tawon Tribble was fatally shot in Chicago's Englewood; circumstances are under investigation with a person of interest questioned.

Chicago Police issued a missing person alert for Willie Clay, last seen on N. Clybourn. He's a 48-year-old Black male, with brown eyes and black hair. Public assistance is sought.

Chicago commuters experienced over an hour's delay during rush hour due to an unauthorized person on CTA train tracks. The individual was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.

Divers searched Fox River for clues in the 1983 disappearance of Karen Schepers, an effort led by Elgin police and a nonprofit to potentially solve the cold case.

Chicago collision results in one death and leaves a woman critically injured; police investigating the incident involving two sedans on South Pulaski Road.

The Chicago Police are looking for Debra Molina, who is missing and has an impaired mental capacity requiring medication. She was last seen on March 22 wearing a Mickey Mouse sweater.

Chicago is set to see sunshine with chilly temperatures, potentially reaching the lower 50s by Wednesday. Light showers may occur, with a warmer trend and rain chances towards the weekend.

Two people were robbed at gunpoint on the University of Chicago campus, with one victim struck during the incident involving three assailants. The community is on alert as investigations continue.