Lake County authorities arrested a couple for child endangerment and animal cruelty after their children were found in deplorable conditions and child pornography was discovered.

A multi-vehicle collision on the Kennedy Expressway near Fullerton Avenue resulted in temporary northbound lane closures and one hospitalization; lanes have since reopened.

Illinois launches Cemetery Relief Fund Grants, offering up to $20,000 for local government and non-profit groups to maintain historic cemeteries, with annual allocation for ten grants.

Chicago is enjoying mild weather with sunny skies and highs around 75-76 degrees, with light breezes. Rain and cooler temperatures are forecasted for midweek.

Mount Vernon launches the industry's first solar-powered PVC compounding plant by Manner Polymers, expected to create 60 jobs and further Illinois' clean energy leadership.

Federal officials plan to boost immigration enforcement in Chicago, potentially involving ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard, despite local opposition to such measures.

Jawad Fakroune is indicted on federal charges of wire fraud and tax evasion for allegedly defrauding people of $2.6 million and not filing taxes from 2020 to 2023.

A man faces attempted murder charges for hitting an officer with a car in Chicago; separately, a truck spill caused I-80 to be blocked. Police investigations are ongoing.

Chicago Police issue an alert for the missing 40-year-old Stefanie Cuc, last seen in W. Grace, described as high-risk due to developmental disabilities.

Christopher Ford was charged with the 2024 murder of a 29-year-old man and attempted murder of a woman. He was arrested nearly a year after the crime. His detention hearing is scheduled for today.

An 83-year-old man was severely injured in a hit-and-run by a silver SUV in Chicago; police seek public help to find the vehicle with front-end damage.

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot on Chicago's West Side in the Austin neighborhood; he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at Mount Sinai Hospital. No suspects are in custody.

Chicago police officers got injured and two suspects were arrested during a confrontation sparked by a suspected burglary operation involving looted railcars.