Raul Dominguez-Vega pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges in Brownsville, Texas, admitting involvement in a cocaine smuggling operation from Mexico.

A 24-year-old man was charged with first-degree murder involving a fatal December shooting on Chicago's South Side; his hearing is scheduled for today.

The Illinois Department of Public Health adopts new CDC guidelines that emphasize protecting vulnerable populations and recommend additional booster shots for those aged 65 and older.

Illinois designates March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and pushes initiatives to aid individuals with gambling disorders, including an art contest and heightened visibility through illuminating buildings in teal.

A Swansea man was sentenced to five years for defrauding $1.2 million from SNAP and must repay the funds. Using others' names, he traded benefits for cash at his market.

The Chicago Police are seeking information on Armando Torres, missing since March 2, 2022, and recognizable by a distinctive neck tattoo. He is associated with the McKinley Park area.

A 17-year-old, Treyvon M. Short, was fatally shot in Chicago's Garfield Park. Police found him unresponsive after reports of gunfire; no arrests have been made yet.

Illinois opens round II of its Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program, offering $12 million in forgivable loans to support equity in the marijuana market, with applications now open for eligible dispensaries.

Chicago's weather today will be mild with possible afternoon showers, but the weekend promises warmth and sun, with potential for fires due to gusty winds. Showers and thunderstorms may return Monday.

Hoodline reviews highlight Chicago's poke scene, focusing on venues like Mammoth Poke and En Hakkore for their fresh, customizable options, and spots like Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill for their artistic presentations.

Hospitals in Chicago and Indiana celebrated the birth of special Leap Day babies, receiving unique onesies and frog hats to honor their rare February 29th birthdays.

A man is charged with murder after a stabbing incident in South Chicago Heights that left one teen dead and another injured.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges borrowers with commercial FFEL loans to consolidate before April 30 to qualify for a loan forgiveness opportunity due to past servicing errors.