Illinois bans credit card funding for sports wagering to promote responsible gambling practices and adds new regulations for cashless wagering and sales agent record retention.

Chicago Police seek public help to locate missing 14-year-old Azaria Lawrence from Stony Island Avenue. She is described as a Black female with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago Police, with U.S. Marshals, arrested Iryna Kalach for a fatal January hit-and-run. She faces several charges, including a felony for leaving the scene.

Josalyn Fowler is charged with murder and attempted robbery for the fatal shooting of Kevin Patel near Lincoln Park and will appear in court. Community collaboration aided her arrest.

The Chicago Board of Education approved a new contract with the Chicago Teachers Union, offering salary raises and addressing class sizes and staffing.

A 14-year-old girl was shot in her arm in Chicago's Auburn Gresham; she's in good condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

Unemployment rates in Illinois have dropped in 11 out of 12 metro areas with a mixed performance in nonfarm job numbers. Deputy Governor Andy Manar remains committed to improving the state's labor market.

DuPage County State’s Attorney found no charges warranted for officers involved in a fatal Aurora shooting incident, declaring their response justified.

A Metra train struck a pedestrian in Brookfield, causing services on the BNSF Line to be delayed and the Maple Avenue crossing to be closed. The pedestrian's condition is unknown.

Former Chicago Bears player Steve 'Mongo' McMichael has died at 67 after battling ALS, leaving behind a legacy in football and professional wrestling.

Illinois reports the first measles case of 2025, amidst a surge in national cases. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccinations, following the increase in measles after dips during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matthew Cameron, 40, from Niles, was arrested in Nebraska on charges of aggravated battery for allegedly groping teenage girls in Park Ridge, Illinois.

A 19-year-old man was critically injured after being shot in the chest during a robbery in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, with no arrests made yet.