Former Illinois Attorney General Ty Fahner, a mentor to leaders like Chicago's Mayor Lightfoot, has died at 81. His work included investigating the Tylenol murders.

Three individuals from the Laynie Foundation Inc. received prison sentences for defrauding Illinois Medicaid of $2.5 million by overbilling for mental health services.

Chicago police engaged in an armed pursuit with an individual in the South Shore neighborhood, resulting in the suspect's arrest and recovery of a firearm.

Chicago Police seek the public's help to identify a suspect in a strong-arm robbery on the CTA's Pink Line on August 29. The male suspect stole a necklace from a woman who had dozed off.

Two people were injured in a hit-and-run on Chicago's Lake Shore Drive after their motorcycle was hit by a pickup truck, leading to citations against the unlicensed driver who fled the scene.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago launches a self-disclosure program allowing individuals to report their own white-collar crimes for potential non-prosecution agreements.

Joliet schools switched to e-learning due to an "unsubstantiated threat" of violence. Despite no credible evidence, in-person classes were halted, and police are investigating.

Chicago Police Department alerts rideshare drivers of a series of thefts by suspects posing as customers in Grand Crossing, involving cellphone snatching and sometimes firearm use.

A man was fatally shot and two others stabbed in Humboldt Park, Chicago. The incident occurred during a fight that led to shootings and stabbings. No arrests have been made yet.

EPA alleges ADM violated regulations during a CCS project leak in Illinois, sparking safety concerns about such projects and leading to potential legislative actions.

An unidentified man between 18-22 was fatally shot in the eye in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood; no suspects have been detained as police investigate.

A 29-year-old man died in a car crash on Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago after being ejected from his vehicle. The eastbound lanes were closed for two hours during the investigation.

Aurora hosted a vibrant Moon Festival featuring Asian culture, mooncakes, K-pop, and a community spirit akin to Thanksgiving, drawing a diverse crowd for celebration.