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.

Chicago's weather features fluctuating temperatures, windy conditions, and a mix of sun, clouds, and potential snow showers as per the latest forecast.

The body of 7-year-old Jacob Baer, who had autism, was recovered from the West Twin River in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, after he vanished while playing at a park.

Chicago Police issued an alert for a criminal sexual abuse incident in Little Village, seeking a suspect described as a Hispanic male, aged 55-59. They advise residents to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul provides guidance on making informed charitable donations during Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, highlighting the importance of donating to legitimate organizations and avoiding fraud.

A 15-year-old boy was shot while in a car in East Garfield Park, Chicago; hospitalized in fair condition, no arrests made.