A fire in Blue Island, Chicago, destroyed multiple homes and one business. An arson investigator was on scene; one person suffered minor burns, and one firefighter had heat exhaustion. A family's dog, Lexi, is missing.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on LaGrange Road in Orland Park, and the driver fled the scene. Police are seeking information to find the suspect.

A construction worker was injured after a sidewalk collapsed in Chicago, plunging him one floor down while on a mechanical lift. He sustained a head injury and was taken to the hospital in fair condition.

Illinois will receive $23 million from opioid settlements with several pharmaceutical companies accused of deceptive practices that fueled the addiction crisis.

Lontray Clark is charged with murder and arson for a fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, resulting in four deaths, including a child and a community editor.

Chicago Police seeking help to find missing 22-year-old Zai Mables, last seen near 8000 S. Halsted Ave with bipolar schizophrenia. She has distinct tattoos and was wearing an olive green dress.

Illinois State Farm home insurance premiums to rise by 27% despite an auto insurance rate drop of 5.7%, driven by high claims payouts, with Governor Pritzker challenging the hikes as unfair.

Ovidio Guzmán López, "El Chapo's" son, is expected to enter a guilty plea in a Chicago federal court on drug charges. His plea deal details are not yet public.

Illinois has expanded lead exposure high-risk zones, now including nearly all Chicago ZIP codes, making lead testing mandatory for children in those areas.

Chicago faced a weekend of unpredictable weather, with chances of severe storms, hail, and strong winds, leading to disruptions like airport halts and prompting safety cautions.

Illinois sets steady property tax equalization factor at 1.0000 for Wayne County, ensuring fair assessments and consistent tax planning for homeowners.

A former Illinois state employee pleaded guilty to PPP loan fraud, with ordered restitution in $625 monthly payments after an initial payment of $5,000.

Paul McCartney's 'Got Back 2025' North American tour will conclude with two shows in Chicago's United Center on Nov. 24 and 25. Ticket presale starts July 15.