The SBA announced closures of its offices in six sanctuary cities, citing resource optimization and compliance with federal immigration laws under Trump's administration. Local advocates fear negative impacts on small businesses.

An Illinois man was sentenced to 12.5 years for a fatal DUI crash involving cannabis, which resulted in the death of a 4-year-old and injuries to her mother.

Correctional officer Brittany Hall is indicted on charges of sexually abusing four female inmates at a Chicago federal prison.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with AGs from other states, issued guidance to support diversity initiatives in education, responding to federal attempts to limit them.

The Chicago Police are searching for John Vasquez, missing since February 22 and possibly in need of medical attention. Last seen in a black coat and light pants, he frequents Chicago area libraries and is easily recognized by a facial tattoo.

77-year-old woman, Alicia Bowles, was found dead after a fire in her cluttered Mundelein home; space heaters were in use, and officials report no suspicion of foul play.

Plainfield police seek help to find 16-year-old Ethan Hernandez, last seen Monday leaving his home on Penn Road. He was wearing a black Nike outfit and hasn't used his phone since.

A romantic dispute led to a shooting in Northwest Indiana, requiring SWAT intervention and resulting in the suspect, James Ferguson, being apprehended and charged with aggravated battery.

A Chicago landlord was ordered to pay $80,000 for threatening to report tenants to immigration authorities, in violation of the Illinois Immigrant Tenant Protection Act.

A 15-year-old girl was shot outside a high school in Chatham and is in fair condition; the school offered counseling and a police investigation is ongoing.

A fire at a Peoria home displaced a family of five, with the Peoria Fire Department successfully controlling the blaze within 15 minutes; the cause remains under investigation.

Illinois ranks #2 and Chicago #1 for corporate expansions/relocations in Site Selection Magazine's ratings, marking consistent top performances for the state and city.

Bibiano Ruano, a 24-year-old entertainer known as Bibi Da King, was fatally shot in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. No arrests have been made. His death has deeply affected the community and his colleagues at Now Thats TV.