David Berger has been convicted of laundering money for a Mexico-based drug cartel and faces up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing is set for May 12, 2026.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul won a preliminary injunction against HUD's proposed changes to the Continuum of Care program, protecting housing rights for the homeless.

A viral clip appears to show ICE agents swapping license plates in Chicago; state officials opened a Plate Watch hotline and revoked a plate.

CPS is funding ASL and graduate coursework at Illinois State to train current educators and build a pipeline of teachers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

A 35-year-old man was shot multiple times while entering a Chicago Lawn bar early Saturday; police say the shooter fled and Area One detectives are investigating.

A judge on Friday ordered Antonio Johnston to life after he pleaded guilty in the 2023 Maplewood Commons shooting. The ruling follows months of investigation and a tense courthouse hearing.

A federal appeals court temporarily halted the deportation of Humboldt Park restaurant owner Asif Cheema after his family says he collapsed in custody at O'Hare. Lawyers say his medical needs should pause any removal.

ISU student support professionals are pushing to unionize with UPI for better working conditions and respect, as workload and underpayment issues persist.

Chicago brothers Kavion and Eugene Davenport arrested for multiple burglaries, with various charges including felony counts of burglary and vehicle-related offenses.

Barnes & Noble is set to open at the Hyde Park Shopping Center; neighborhood indie booksellers warn the chain could shift customers and are rallying shop-local efforts.

Ahara will move into the former Tuscany building at 550 S. Milwaukee Ave with a Michelin-starred chef and an organic-focused menu. The plan is now headed to Wheeling’s plan commission.

Roseland rapper Fly Skinz headlines one of The Promontory’s final shows next Saturday as the Hyde Park venue prepares to close at year’s end.

Chicago Mayor Johnson is at odds with aldermen over an alternative budget proposal focused on debt collections, which is poised for a City Council vote.