Two individuals, a 15-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man, were injured in a drive-by shooting in Chicago's South Shore. The attack occurred from a gray sedan; both victims are in fair condition and no arrests have been made.

Calumet City's City Hall closed due to alleged emergency issues, while a council meeting outside voted to dismiss a lawsuit against the city clerk, amid a political dispute. Mayor Jones insists on his authority over legal matters.

Chi-Chi's, a once-popular Mexican restaurant chain, is set to make a comeback with new openings planned for 2025 led by the founder's son, Michael McDermott, and in partnership with Hormel Foods.

A semi-truck crashed into an abandoned building in Harvey after losing control, trapping the driver, causing a power outage, and resulting in the building's upcoming demolition.

A federal jury is examining evidence of alleged racketeering by former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. His extensive political influence is highlighted by his recommendations for state appointments and ties to his son's earnings.

McCormick Place operations manager, Dominick Gironda, and associate James Sansone face federal fraud charges for kickback scheme involving false snowplow service invoices.

Three students at Kilmer Elementary in Chicago were hospitalized after consuming suspected controlled substance-infused gummies. They are expected to recover fully.

Al Capone's history of running soup kitchens during the Great Depression challenges his notorious gangster image; his philanthropy is still debated today.

Two Chicago teens were shot dead in separate incidents on the South Side, with one found in Englewood and the other in Little Village. Both cases are under investigation, with no arrests made.

In October, Illinois agencies and volunteers distributed over 5,000 smoke alarms, aiming to reduce home fire deaths linked to absent or non-functional alarms and educated residents on fire safety.

Chicago Police alert businesses in Jefferson Park and Albany Park of a series of burglaries where assailants break windows and steal cash and electronics.

Illinois football's senior offensive assistant, Dana Dimel, has passed away at 62, leaving behind a legacy in college football coaching that spanned over three decades.

A woman was found fatally burned in an abandoned Chicago apartment, leading to a death investigation by police and fire officials. Her identity has not been confirmed.