The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property tax multiplier for Knox County at 1.0000 for the 2024 assessment year, ensuring equity in property tax assessments.

The CTA announces schedule enhancements to the Blue Line starting April 20, adding trips to meet anticipated spring ridership demand, amidst Kennedy Expressway construction changes.

Illinois suspended Heights Crematory's license and is seeking revocation for storing hundreds of unclaimed remains and bodies improperly, with the state working to reunite remains with families.

A fatal head-on collision on Illinois Route 176 near Union led to multiple injuries and one death. The incident involved a Kia Sportage and a Mazda CX-5.

Christina Formella, a teacher and coach at Downers Grove South High School, was charged with sexually assaulting a teenage student during a tutoring session.

A 6-year-old boy died after his ATV hit a tree in Joliet; he was ejected from the vehicle but the 8-year-old with him was unharmed. Police are investigating.

Marian "Cindy" Pritzker, a philanthropist and Hyatt Hotels chain co-founder's spouse, passed away at 101. She supported Chicago's public libraries and architecture, including the Pritzker Prize and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

The Chicago Police issued a community alert for a broad daylight strong-arm robbery on the Green Line, resulting in an ongoing search for the suspect.

A historic Elgin church lost its roof to a severe overnight storm, affecting a century-old structure and the housed homeless, but the congregation remains resilient.

A 9-year-old boy in Chicago was shot in the leg when an adult tried to take a gun away from him. He is in good condition; the investigation is ongoing.

A shootout at a Chicago liquor store resulted in five wounded, including a woman who opened fire and is now in custody.

A Chicago Tribune investigation prompted Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi to correct nearly $500 million in misclassified property values and improve their evaluation process.

Chicago Police are looking for missing 86-year-old Miguel Velez, last seen March 15 on West Division Street, potentially in need of medical attention.