Chicago faces severe cold with temperatures feeling as low as -35 degrees, leading to school closures and frostbite risks, with some snow expected later in the week.

A Cook County report reveals homestead tax exemptions may lead to higher tax rates, negating savings for homeowners and potentially deterring new residents and businesses.

Aurora commemorated the 90th anniversary of the Woolworth Fire, honoring the three firefighters who died in the 1934 tragedy with a memorial service at the disaster site.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking public aid in finding Jasiim Montoya, a 16-year-old who went missing on January 13 near South Michigan Avenue.

Chicago faced severe cold on MLK Day with NWS warnings of extreme temperatures and wind chills as low as -27°F, leading to school closures and transport disruptions.

An Illinois State trooper hospitalized following a collision with a Jeep on the icy Eisenhower Expressway was responding to another accident at the time.

An Elgin police officer shot a knife-wielding man who had injured himself and then advanced on police. The man is now stable; the officer is on leave pending an investigation.

Illinois lawmakers convene in Springfield to address over 7,000 bills, discussing issues like transit agencies, school boards, and migrant funding, while political strategists plan for the 2024 elections.

Two people died and two were injured after a car hit a tree in Hazel Crest, with the accident occurring around 2 a.m. The cause is under investigation.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to clarify how political corruption is prosecuted, notably if a payment to an official must be a quid pro quo to breach federal statute 18 U.S.C. § 666(a)(1)(B).

Chicago invokes its Emergency Operation Plan in response to a forecast of extreme cold, with warming centers open and outreach intensified for hazardous conditions lasting until Wednesday morning.

The Green Garden Golf Dome in Frankfort collapsed due to a winter storm, with no injuries as no one was inside at the time. The damage is significant, affecting the venue and its amenities.

Judge Michael McHale has removed Michelle Mbekeani, head of the CRU, from a case over a potential conflict of interest related to a business venture connecting inmates to lawyers.