An incident where attorney Brad Schneiderman was handcuffed in court led to an inquiry by the Judicial Inquiry Board. Judge Kathy Flanagan ordered him removed, escalating to his restraint.

A 67-year-old ice cream vendor in Chicago was shot in the leg, leading to a standoff and a SWAT team response. The suspects were taken into custody; the vendor's condition is good.

Illinois has announced a $6.5 million Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program to improve health insurance access, preparing for a state-based marketplace launch.

A Chicago man has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge for a fatal shooting in the city's 10th District. He was apprehended a day after the incident.

Illinois EPA received nearly $15 million in federal grants to fund energy efficiency projects in disadvantaged communities via a program with a focus on public and non-profit buildings.

Dino Venegas is charged with first-degree murder for a shooting on September 19, 2023, and was arrested near the crime scene in Chicago. He faced a detention hearing today.

Three men were arrested in Chicago for a recent armed robbery involving the theft of property at gunpoint. They face various charges, including armed robbery and drug possession.

Chicago faces severe weather with thunderstorms and heavy rain forecasted, prompting NWS advisories for a significant thunderstorm risk, including damaging winds and potential tornadoes.

United Airlines is adding 118 flights to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, marking the busiest schedule at O'Hare since 2019 and increasing daily operations to over 530 flights on peak days.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking help in locating missing 11-year-old Ariane Tillman, last seen in the 4500 block of S. Drexel Blvd on May 24.

An elderly woman suffered major burns in a fire at her South Shore, Chicago residence, and was transported in serious condition to a local hospital; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Hanan Shaheen is suing her landlord and his relatives after her son was murdered in a suspected hate crime linked to anti-Arab and anti-Muslim sentiments.

Lula Cafe in Chicago won the 2024 James Beard Award for Outstanding Hospitality at a ceremony where the city saw fewer wins than usual. The Foundation is working to improve transparency and ethics.