Illinois AG Kwame Raoul warned against unapproved GLP-1 weight loss drugs being sold by some establishments and urged the public to only use FDA-approved medications.

Chicago is expecting mixed snow and drizzle from Thursday afternoon with 50% chance of snow post-4 pm and Friday's snow showers before afternoon at an 80% chance, as per the National Weather Service.

The future of Chicago's Damen Silos is uncertain as plans for their demolition progress, awaiting city approval after Army Corps consent, with a requirement for historical markers.

A gunman shot a 37-year-old man in West Side Chicago and fled, prompting a police search. The victim, known to the shooter, is in good condition. Detectives are investigating the incident.

Real estate developer Marek Matczuk received a nearly 13-year prison sentence for embezzling millions from Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago, contributing to its insolvency.

Demolition begins on the former E2 nightclub in Chicago, where a deadly stampede occurred in 2003, to make way for a proposed affordable housing project.

Illinois' minimum wage will rise to $15 per hour on January 1, 2025, completing the schedule of increases from legislation Governor Pritzker signed in 2019.

The IDPH 2024 Q3 Report shows severe nursing home violations in Illinois, with "AA" citations and fines for four facilities, including one also penalized for an "A" violation.

Grubhub has agreed to a $25 million settlement over deceptive practices, with customer restitution and operational reforms, after a probe by the Illinois AG and FTC.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with felony robbery and assault for a September armed robbery at a Chicago retail store. He was arrested on December 16 near the crime scene.

A speeding Toyota sedan hit a CPD car in Portage Park, continuing to hit two parked cars before occupants fled. No arrests or injuries reported; two guns were found in the vehicle.

ICE's ERO unit in Chicago extradited former Zeta cartel operative Osiel Cardenas Guillen back to Mexico, where he is wanted for homicide and illegal firearm possession.

Amazon drivers in Skokie voted to authorize a strike, and Amazon faces accusations of ignoring internal warnings about worker injury risks linked to production quotas. The company contests these claims and challenges the union's tactics.