A loaded Colt Model 1908 was found hidden in a wall beneath Thornton Distilling Co., part of a building with Prohibition-era ties. Police secured the pistol and returned it to the owner.

Rosemont marks its 70th with plans to overhaul its convention center and debut a new history museum. The projects pair infrastructure upgrades with interactive exhibits and artifacts.

Police say a 26-year-old shot a man in the chest during a September fight in Gage Park. He was arrested this week and faces attempted murder charges.

The Illinois Department of Revenue mirrors the IRS in starting the 2026 tax season on January 26, advocating for e-filing and direct deposit for efficiency and security.

Chicago volunteers say a loose mutual-aid network has shipped more than 150,000 whistles, zines and know-your-rights kits to communities facing ICE enforcement. The effort mixes 3D printing with neighborhood "whistle parties."

Illinois Democrats petitioned the DNC to move the 2028 primary earlier — a move the state says will test nominees and that could give Gov. J.B. Pritzker an edge.

Officer Jeffery Shafer faces possible dismissal after prosecutors dropped his criminal case in a 2021 teen‑beating allegation. The administrative fight collides with a state court battle over public arbitration.

Seven people were killed across Chicago in under 18 hours last Sunday, a rare January spike that has officials and neighbors reeling.

A 23-year-old was shot and later died Tuesday on Chicago's Lower West Side; police say an SUV pulled up and the shooter fled. Area Four detectives are investigating.

A 13-year-old boy accidentally shot his hand Tuesday night in East Garfield Park and was taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Police recovered a gun and detectives are investigating.

Chicago braces for extreme cold with possible sub-zero temperatures and wind chill reaching minus 35 degrees, despite earlier light snowfalls and a sunny Friday forecast. An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect from midnight Friday to Saturday noon.

Three people were arrested Monday after campaign posters for Cook County 2nd District candidate Andre Smith were torn down in Fuller Park, his campaign says.

O'Hare Airport faces delays due to an equipment issue caused by a burst water pipe in the control tower, with average wait times around 82 minutes. Repair efforts are ongoing.