Court rules in favor of Attorney General Kwame Raoul, restoring homeland security funds cut by the Trump administration due to immigration policy disputes.

Seven children were charged with misdemeanor battery for attacking a mother and her son in Chicago. The incident occurred near an elementary school and has raised concerns about bullying and community safety. The minors were referred for counseling.

Hotel owners and Choose Chicago proposed a 1.5-point surcharge at large downtown hotels to fund marketing, bid incentives and a new tourism improvement district.

Chicago Police are seeking help to find Ahniyah Griffith, a 17-year-old last seen on S. Champlain Ave. She's 5'3", 100 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair.

The Chicago Fire Department and the Gillen family rang a bell in Roseland to honor Lt. Scott Gillen, whose death on the Dan Ryan helped prompt Illinois' move‑over law.

Evanston police say four people ran a tap-to-pay donation scam that hit residents across the city; officers recovered cash, phones and a vehicle after arrests.

An international 4D Nucleome team produced single‑cell 3D genome maps, cataloging 140,000+ chromatin loops and offering new ways to link non‑coding variants to disease.

A shooting on a Chicago CTA train left one dead and another injured, with the suspect fleeing the scene. This incident adds to concerns over public transit safety.

A man was found dead early Tuesday on Chicago’s South Side after a gunshot to the back. Calumet Area detectives are investigating the 1600 block of East 95th Street.

Peoria Police investigate an early morning shooting where a woman was injured. No suspect has been identified, and they seek information from the public.

Barry Manilow announces lung cancer diagnosis and plans to undergo surgery, leading to the rescheduling of shows.

A federal grand jury indicted six Faceworld gang members in Chicago for a racketeering conspiracy involving 13 murders and violent crimes. They could face 20 years to life, with some eligible for the death penalty.

Kankakee police responded to shots fired at an East Oak Street apartment; a 35‑year‑old was found outside and later died. Detectives recovered a firearm and an autopsy was scheduled.