Illinois reported its lowest presidential primary voter turnout in decades, with only 19.07% participation statewide and 25.88% in Chicago, raising concerns about voter interest.

Rigoberto Estremera faced felony charges in Chicago for armed robbery and vehicle crimes, detained after a series of thefts involving two young men and a stolen vehicle.

A man in Chicago received an eleven-year prison sentence for a series of crimes including carjackings and a UPS truck robbery, according to the Northern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office.

The Dan Ryan Expressway's northbound ramp to I-290 was closed due to a shooting investigation, causing traffic delays.

A Missouri man, Scott Young, received a 5-year prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine in 2019 and was charged as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

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.