The Illinois Appellate Court upheld Emanuel Embry's 36-year sentence for the armed carjacking of a pregnant woman after rejecting his request for a new sentencing hearing.

A man in Bridgeview accused of theft stole a police car and then a USPS truck, resulting in a crash that hospitalized a mother and her two children. The suspect was arrested as investigations continue.

A Georgia man was sentenced to one year in prison for stealing and selling a green jacket and other memorabilia from Augusta National Golf Club. He must also pay over $3 million in restitution.

Chicago Police are looking for missing man Jordan Schroeder, last seen March 4, 2025, in the 1100 block of N. Larrabee. He is 6'2", 170 lbs, with hazel eyes, brown hair, and may need medical assistance. Public tips are sought.

Chicago educational tensions persist after a City Hall meeting failed to resolve disputes between the CTU and CPS, regarding pension payments and contract terms, ahead of a critical Board of Education vote.

Chicago experiences unseasonal snow and strong winds on the first day of astronomical spring, with a forecast indicating more cold weather and potential snow ahead.

Pedestrian William Morgan was struck and killed by a freight train in Lake Forest, IL, causing rail service disruptions.

Shaw's Crab House marks its 40th anniversary, renowned for top-quality seafood and classic appeal, with festivities including nostalgic dishes and live blues music.

Andre Moses was charged with armed robbery of a senior citizen in Chicago; he was arrested on March 18, 2025, and had his detention hearing the next day.

A traffic stop in Aurora, Illinois led to a shooting investigation, closing South Broadway Street and causing traffic disruptions. Details are limited, but a bullet-riddled sedan was observed.

20-year-old woman, Mariah Ivy, dies after jumping from a third-floor window during a home invasion in Chicago.

IDOR sets a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for Macoupin County to ensure tax fairness, pending a public hearing and potential adjustments.

Astronauts Wilmore, Williams, Hague, and Gorbunov returned to Earth after an extended 286-day stay on the ISS, due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. They traveled back on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.