An Illinois resident won a $900,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot; the winning ticket was sold at Stop N Shop in Rockford with numbers 8, 11, 14, 33, 34. The store will receive a $9,000 bonus.

Kenneth Hasley from Clarendon Hills faces charges of armed robbery and aggravated arson relating to an incident at a S. State Street retail store in 2023. He was arrested by Chicago's Organized Retail Crime Task Force.

Northwestern University began construction of the $800 million Ryan Field stadium, with aims for a 2026 opening and plans for the venue to serve as a community hub.

A young man was killed and two teenagers injured in a shooting in Chicago's West Elsdon. The incident is under investigation, with no suspects yet in custody.

A man, 38, was fatally shot early Tuesday on Howard Street in Chicago's Rogers Park. No suspect is in custody; police investigation caused bus disruptions.

Cook County announced a $20 million initiative for 26 stormwater projects, targeting historically underfunded communities, funded by ARPA and led by the DoTH in collaboration with MWRD and EMRS.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul charged Larry Morrison with child pornography possession; if convicted, Morrison faces up to 15 years per Class 1 felony and up to 5 years per Class 3 felony.

Former Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke was sentenced, prompting statements from Acting U.S. Attorney Morris Pasqual and FBI SAC Robert W. “Wes” Wheeler, Jr. on political corruption.

Four men were arrested and face multiple felony charges following an alleged violent incident in Chicago, resulting in the battery of four individuals.

Prominent Chicago philanthropist Ann Lurie died at 79 due to illness, leaving a legacy in healthcare with the children's hospital and contributions to Northwestern University.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition support the FTC in the fight against Intuit's allegedly deceptive "free" claims for TurboTax, affecting millions, especially military and low-income families.

A Chicago woman, Taylor Casey, 41, has gone missing in The Bahamas, prompting search efforts by authorities and the launch of a "Find Taylor Casey" Facebook group by her family.

Edward Burke, former Chicago Alderman, awaits sentencing for bribery and attempted extortion charges, with potential outcomes varying between defense and prosecution views on his character and the harm caused.