St. Clair County man Seth MacDonald faces 11 felony charges of child pornography possession; his arrest follows a joint local and federal investigation effort.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues JET Enterprises for alleged hazardous waste mismanagement in Sauget, seeking an injunction for environmental and public health protection.

Chicago seeks $70 million more for the New Arrivals Mission to aid asylum seekers, having already spent $295 million, with plans to develop alternative shelter models and sustain support efforts.

Illinois healthcare workers rallied for improved staff levels and safety, backing the Hospital Worker Safety Bill for better working conditions and accountability in hospitals.

Larry Walker, 37, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and battery after the March shooting of a 44-year-old in Chicago. He was arrested on April 11.

The mayor of Dolton and a trustee face a lawsuit alleging sexual assault by the trustee and retaliation by the mayor against the accuser and a police officer.

Robert Haas from Illinois was convicted for making threatening messages against a federal officer and online posts. He faces up to ten years per count for threatening a federal official.

Chicago authorities are searching for Wendy Sanchez, a 13-year-old girl who disappeared from her home on N. Karlov Ave. on April 8, 2024. She may be in Maywood, Illinois.

The Illinois Tollway has warned of a phishing scam targeting customers with fake texts about unpaid tolls. Despite efforts to stop it, some I-Pass users still receive scam messages.

Chicago-area police warn against the "Senior Assassins" game after a mix-up in Gurnee where masked students with water guns were mistaken for threats.

Julius Reed was arrested after protests over his brother Dexter Reed's fatal shooting by Chicago police, prompting calls for his release and scrutiny of police conduct.

Chicago's 2nd District residents are warned of recent robberies by suspects described as African-American males around 5'5" to 5'8". The police urge public vigilance and to report any information.

The Chicago Police Department is actively seeking information about 15-year-old Danielle Ayala, reported missing since April 8 from North Harding Ave. in Chicago.