Chicago officials have agreed to extend the contract for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system until September 22, 2024, amidst ongoing debates over its effectiveness and impact on community policing.

A Peoria man pleaded guilty to bank fraud and money laundering, facing up to 50 years in prison and hefty fines for his part in a seven-year-long scheme.

Aurora residents commemorated the fifth anniversary of the Henry Pratt Company mass shooting, remembering the five killed and vowing to honor their memories.

The Illinois EPA is offering $2 million in grants for local energy strategies to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency, focusing on disadvantaged areas.

A series of armed robberies in Chicago's Deering area has prompted a police alert. They are searching for a male suspect in his 20s or 30s and urge community vigilance.

Chicago Police warn of armed robberies on South Side, urging vigilance after three businesses were targeted. Suspects are African American males; one wore a safety vest and a handgun.

Chicago offers an array of weekend activities, including a Burna Boy concert, "Blade Runner in Concert," local Civl Fest music, the Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration, the Chicago Auto Show, and various arts, music, and comedy events.

Iris Martinez and Mariyana Spyropoulos are competing for the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk position, with Spyropoulos significantly out-fundraising Martinez.

The Ventra app, used by Chicago's Metra riders, faced technical issues again, causing morning rush hour delays and preventing ticket purchases. Despite ongoing problems since February 1, conductors let passengers ride.

Jennifer Lopez announces her "This Is Me...Now" U.S. tour starting June 26, with a Chicago performance on July 26, coinciding with her latest album and related projects.

Brianna Owens from Chicago has been charged with a felony for allegedly attacking another woman in the South Loop.

HUD awards $2 million to Chicago's low-income family support program from a $128 million national fund, focusing on financial independence through savings and self-reliance coaching.

Jupiter Magazine, a new online platform by Camille Bacon and Daria Simone Harper, aims to reshape art criticism through a Black diasporic lens, free from corporate influences, and fostering a creative and caring critical community.