Orland Park agreed to pay $524,000 and reinstate former Sgt. William Sanchez to resolve a racial‑discrimination suit, ending a long arbitration‑tinged dispute. The board approved the deal in a split vote.

Quadajah Johnson was charged with first-degree murder for a September 8 shooting in Chicago, with her arrest on December 3 and a detention hearing set for December 4.

Adam Erkan pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery in the 2024 DePaul University attack on two Jewish students, receiving probation and community service instead of jail time; his accomplice remains at large.

A Chicago man was arrested on a federal child‑exploitation charge after prosecutors say he posed as a teen and convinced a 14‑year‑old in Brookline to send explicit videos. The case is now with federal prosecutors in Massachusetts.

The DePasquale family in Clarendon Hills witnessed porch piracy as a thief stole their packages, with a Ring camera capturing the incident and the getaway car.

Three people died and five were injured in a sequence of multi-vehicle accidents on I-57 in Calumet Park, leading to a prolonged closure of the northbound lanes.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke celebrated her first year, emphasizing efforts to combat gun crime, focus on domestic violence, and introduce strategic changes for public safety.

Defense attorneys have filed for a new trial in the case of Sean Grayson, convicted last month in the shooting of Sonya Massey. The motion challenges judge rulings and evidence admitted at trial.

Warren County received a property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 from the Illinois Department of Revenue to ensure uniform taxation across counties.

American Signature Inc., parent of Value City Furniture, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to the closure of 33 stores, including seven in Michigan. The company cites economic challenges for the restructuring.

Ella Langley is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair, after rapidly rising to fame in country music with her album 'hungover' and hit singles.

Chicago braces for an Arctic blast with near-zero temperatures and snow, followed by a brief relief with sunshine but persistent cold and continued snow chances.

A City Council committee will consider an ordinance to fold the independent Chicago Housing Trust into the Department of Housing, transferring assets and oversight to the city. The hearing is set for Wednesday.