Chicago experienced a spate of gun violence over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities and 14 injuries, impacting individuals aged 16 to 68 across the city.

A string of burglaries targeting Chicago's south side businesses prompts a police alert, as masked thieves use stolen vehicles to crash and loot stores.

Chicago Public Schools has approved over 600 teachers to lobby in the state capital for more funding, amidst a budget deficit and lack of adequate state finances.

Illinois lawmakers are advancing a bill to allow employees to opt out of mandatory labor meetings, which has support from Democrats and opposition from business groups.

A man was shot dead during an argument in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing area. His assailant fled the scene, and the police have not arrested any suspects.

A Chicago man is charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a fatal crash that killed a 25-year-old passenger.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property tax multiplier for Macoupin County at 1.0000, maintaining equalized assessments and reflecting local property values based on sales data.

A 65-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Downers Grove, with police searching for a dark-colored Honda or Acura SUV involved in the crash.

Human remains found by a work crew in Houston have been identified as Joann Montgomery, missing since 2023. The cause of death is pending investigation.

O'Hare Airport's Terminals 1 and 3 undergo a major lighting upgrade with new energy-efficient LED fixtures, reducing energy use and carbon emissions, in partnership with ComEd's Energy Efficiency Program.

A 3-year-old girl and a man were injured when a car hit their bicycle in Chicago's Loop area. Both were hospitalized but are in good condition. The driver received a citation.

Ascension hospitals are addressing a major cybersecurity incident affecting their operations, with Mandiant Solutions investigating and authorities alerted.

A Chicago man received a 5.5-year prison term for illegally dealing firearms in Chicago, with a history of gun-related felony. He sold guns to an undercover agent and was caught with ammunition and magazines at his home.