Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee, IL is set to close on March 22, with the possibility of Kohl's and Cinemark Theaters remaining open. The village plans to redevelop the site, while other Chicago area malls like Old Orchard are expanding.

Prosecutors in the Brittany Battaglia murder case have flipped a key witness, Peter Mathes, to testify against the accused, Genesis Silva. Silva faces upgraded charges after recorded jail calls indicated his admission to the crime.

Chef Royce Williams' Soul Prime restaurant in Lincoln Park saw a surge in business after a viral TikTok review by Keith Lee, turning its fortunes around.

Jerry Reinsdorf is buying properties near Chicago's United Center, spending millions on land with potential future development plans that remain undisclosed.

Chicago police alert on a spree of armed robberies in the 16th, 17th, and 25th districts, with suspects threatening victims with metal objects and fleeing in a sedan.

Steve McMichael remains hospitalized with complications from a severe UTI and MRSA, delaying his expected return home as he continues to fight health challenges.

The Illinois Power Agency's Energy Workforce Equity Portal is promoting diversity in the clean energy sector by matching job seekers with employers, with 118 postings and 214 vetted candidates to date.

Vicente Raygoza, 40, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery in Chicago after shooting an 18-year-old. He was arrested on February 20, with a hearing set for February 23.

An Illinois man pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Capitol riot, admitting to throwing objects at officers and entering the Capitol. He awaits sentencing on June 27.

Chicago Police warn businesses of strong-arm robberies in the city's 16th and 17th Districts, with several incidents involving unmasked assailants forcefully taking cash and goods.

A conversation between two men at a Chicago Starbucks escalated into a stabbing, with both hospitalized and one in custody. The incident occurred in the Loop neighborhood.

Chicago Police will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in Austin District on Feb 23, focusing on impaired driving and other traffic violations. No DUIs were reported in a recent similar patrol in Englewood District.

Illinois has spent over $850,000 to aid migrants leaving Chicago, easing overcrowded shelters and responding to individuals' preferences for other destinations.