Five people were injured in a Chicago shooting during a large South Side gathering; a teen is in critical condition, and police are questioning a person of interest.

An 18-year-old named Morgan Alaniz was fatally shot over Labor Day weekend in Chicago's Little Village, marking one of the 52 shootings in the city during that period. No arrests have been made.

A 13-year-old was severely injured in Joliet Township in a collision while riding a motorized minibike. The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Chicago communities resist as Homeland Security plans to increase ICE presence for immigration crackdowns, with local leaders prohibiting police from aiding military immigration enforcement.

Chicago will have sunny Labor Day with a high of 76°F, shifting to cooler weather with a high risk of showers and thunderstorms by Wednesday and cooler temperatures towards the end of the week.

Chicago Police Department seeks help locating missing 48-year-old Esmeralda Zela, last seen near her Winona St. home and possibly in need of medication.

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.