A 17-year-old is charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago after a March 30 incident involving the use of a firearm to steal a car.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker commits an additional $50 million to combat homelessness in Illinois, focusing on racial disparities that particularly affect Black residents, with the state's initiatives totaling $250 million.

Chicago anticipates a stormy weekend with showers, high winds, and potential severe weather, including hail and thunderstorms according to the National Weather Service.

An armed robbery occurred on Chicago's Red Line during daylight, where the suspect stole from a passenger. Police seek public help to find the male suspect.

Illinois metro areas saw job growth and higher unemployment in March 2024, with nine regions adding jobs but most also experiencing hikes in unemployment rates, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state data.

Illinois AG Raoul and 21 attorneys general urge Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act to protect access to in-vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technologies.

Hamas has released a distressing video of captive Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin missing his left arm and pleading while accusing Israel of neglecting hostages. His family urges action as protests occur against Israeli government inaction.

Illinois flags are flown at half-staff to honor fallen Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca, as ordered by Governor Pritzker, after Huesca died off-duty.

The family of Dexter Reed, shot by Chicago police, is suing the city for civil rights violations, with claims of excessive force and questions over the stop's legality.

A man from Lincoln, Illinois, was sentenced to 156 months in prison for meth distribution after pleading guilty. His case was part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods program.

The Chicago Bears extend Assistant GM Ian Cunningham's contract, signaling stability within the front office ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, where they hold the first pick.

Chicago's O'Hare Terminal 3 opens new dining and retail options, including Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys, and Hudson Nonstop, reflecting the city's culture.

The Chicago Police Department alerts the public to armed robberies connected to Facebook Marketplace transactions on South Essex, advising safety and vigilance.