The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Edwards County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, influencing 2023 tax bills. This aims to ensure uniform tax burdens across counties.

Two Cook County sheriff's officers were indicted for PPP fraud, falsely claiming business ownership. Two ex-employees also received prison sentences for similar fraud totaling $770,000.

Four men were seriously injured in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's West Side, near Douglass Park. No arrests have been made following the Tuesday evening incident.

A 15-year-old girl has been charged with attacking and robbing multiple riders on Chicago's CTA Red Line, based on incidents reported on May 10 and 11.

Chicago startup Workbox is taking over WeWork's space in Fulton Market, aiming to serve early-stage companies with office space and additional services. WeWork is reducing its locations under bankruptcy proceedings.

Chicago police seek public help to find a suspect in a homicide on S. Stony Island Ave, releasing an image of the man wanted in connection with the crime.

The Chicago Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old boy named Deanthony Veitch, last seen on W. Fillmore St. in Chicago. He is white, 5'9", with brown hair and gray eyes. The public's help is requested.

Federal authorities have charged a flight attendant and two bank employees with laundering money for a Mexican drug ring, involving smuggling cocaine into the U.S. and cleaning millions in drug cash.

Illinois DMV offices are opening on Saturdays for teens to get their licenses, as part of a summer initiative led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for Noemi Salgado, a missing 51-year-old woman with a medical condition, last seen near St. Anthony’s Hospital.

A 21-year-old Chicago woman is accused of an armed carjacking that resulted in a 65-year-old man being shot. She faces a felony charge for the incident in Washington Park.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a Jeep in Chicago's McKinley Park, reportedly after running a red light. No other injuries were reported.

Chicago prepares for severe thunderstorms, potential tornadoes, and winds exceeding 75 mph as the National Weather Service issues warnings for the evening.