A man was critically injured in a Christmas Eve shooting at Chicago's Clark/Lake CTA station, causing train delays as police responded to the incident.

The FTC and Illinois AG secured a $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive Group for deceptive practices, impacting consumers with unauthorized add-ons and false advertising.

Two women were seriously injured during an early morning stabbing in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood; a suspect is in custody.

Two Quad Cities men were sentenced for a series of violent crimes in 2020, with Emmanuel Howard receiving 50 years and Evander Jordan receiving 150 years. Their spree included armed robberies, a shooting, and a carjacking.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is collecting used Christmas trees to create aquatic habitats in state lakes, with drop-off locations available post-holidays.

An Illinois State Trooper, Clay M. Carns, was fatally struck by a vehicle driven by John Fleet on I-55. Fleet faces a Scott's Law violation for not moving over. Carns is survived by his family.

A 15-year-old was charged with felony robbery for an incident on a Chicago train, with the arrest made a month after the reported crime. Details are limited due to the offender's age.

The Chicago Police issued a community alert about armed robberies in Altgeld Gardens and Golden Gate, warning of thieves posing as sellers on social media.

The Illinois Department of Labor has established an Informal Resolution and Mediation Unit to expedite labor dispute resolutions, saving time and resources.

Pedro Martinez's firing by the Chicago Board of Education has caused uncertainty in the city's education and stirred political turmoil, with Martinez challenging the decision in court.

Chicago Fire Department employees overpowered a would-be robber while on duty in Auburn Gresham, sustaining minor injuries but no weapon was found on the suspect.

Chicago airports expect a surge in holiday travel, predicting a busy Monday at O'Hare with around 243,000 passengers, and significant road travel per Triple A data.

Tiresias Young was arrested in Chicago for allegedly firing a gun, hitting one man, and attempting to shoot two officers. He faces felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder.