Ex-Rep. Eddie Acevedo must testify in Michael Madigan's trial, despite dementia concerns, per Judge Blakey's order, as part of the federal corruption case.

Chicago Police will increase patrols to target DUI offenses in the Grand Central District from December 14-15, utilizing the BAT Mobile for on-site processing.

McNally's bar in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood is closing after 35 years. The family-run establishment thanked patrons and emphasized its role in the community as a gathering place for both celebrations and commiserations.

A jury awarded $80 million to the family of Da'Karia Spicer, who was killed in a 2020 collision caused by a Chicago police chase, after the city admitted responsibility.

Alisha Richardson pled guilty to wire fraud for creating fictitious employee records at an Illinois nursing facility, leading to a loss of over $100,000.

The Chicago City Council approved zoning for a major CTA Red Line extension and a quantum computing campus, with hopes to bolster economic development and connect communities.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges vigilance as avian influenza affects waterfowl and requests public reporting of multiple bird deaths.

A Wisconsin man, Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe, turned himself in and is now in custody facing potential obstruction charges.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes listing the monarch butterfly as threatened, responding to population declines caused by habitat loss, climate change, and pesticides. Public feedback is sought until March 12.

An Arctic blast is forecasted to bring severe cold and snow squalls to Chicago, potentially disrupting travel and plummeting temperatures to as low as -20°F wind chill.

The Illinois EPA allocates $1 million for grants to help underprivileged communities plan wastewater treatment projects, aiming to improve infrastructure and environmental health.

A 16-year-old has been charged with multiple felonies including armed robbery and aggravated battery, related to a series of violent incidents at Chicago train platforms.

A staff member in State Rep. Hernandez's office in Aurora, Illinois, fell ill after opening mail, leading to an evacuation and investigation by emergency responders, including the FBI. The building will remain closed during the investigation.