Cook County is set to approve a $17 million settlement with Jackie Wilson, who was wrongfully convicted in a 1982 police murder case involving police torture under Cmdr. Jon Burge.

The Illinois Supreme Court race focuses on diversity with Justice Joy Cunningham fighting to keep her seat and Judge Jesse Reyes aiming to be the first Latino on the bench.

A shooting during an attempted robbery in Chicago's Lawndale area left three wounded, including a teenager now in custody. The incident is still under investigation.

Chicago health officials vaccinated hundreds at a Pilsen shelter after identifying the city's first measles cases in five years, intensifying efforts to control the outbreak.

A 16-year-old in Chicago is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 24-year-old man on March 3.

Chicago Police are searching for Willie Fortenberry, a missing 66-year-old with dementia, last seen on N. Central Ave. wearing a blue hat and gray shirt. Call 312-746-6654 with info.

Chicago voters can apply for vote-by-mail ballots until March 14 for the upcoming Illinois primary, with details on eligibility and procedures available online.

Ralph Thompson of Quincy, Illinois was sentenced to 162 months in prison for distributing heroin mixed with fentanyl and violating supervised release terms.

Piatt County has maintained a steady equalization factor of 1.0000, indicating that property assessments are aligned with market values, thus ensuring consistent property tax bills across the county.

The Chicago Police Department alerts about a series of armed robberies linked to a dirt bike sale scheme on social media, advising residents to conduct transactions at secure locations.

A second child at a Chicago migrant shelter has been diagnosed with measles, marking the city's third recent case, with a CDC team dispatched to assist.

The Chicago Bears propose a $2 billion privately funded stadium development in Chicago, aiming to boost the economy and provide public amenities, despite concerns over potential costs and environmental impacts.

Chicago police arrested Kendall Felton, 24, for a murder that took place on October 21, 2023, on the South Side.