Two individuals are in custody following what escalated into an action-packed evening in Greater Grand Crossing, where the carjacking of a rid...

A Springfield man received a 54-month sentence for firearm possession as a felon, after being arrested post-block party when police found a gun in his car.

Seven new Chicago Board of Education members have been sworn in, with Mayor Johnson committing to equitable, supportive education ahead of a governance shift in 2025.

A 34-year-old man was found shot to death in an apartment stairwell in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago. No suspects are in custody, and the incident is under investigation.

A skull and bones found behind a Batavia home's walls belong to Esther Granger, a teen who died in 1866, with DNA confirming her identity. The remains' presence in the wall remains a mystery.

Chicago's City Council approved a $1.5 billion bond-refinancing to lower debt costs, with estimated savings of about $110 million. The plan includes purchasing back part of the existing debt at lower interest rates.

The Chicago Police and community are searching for 15-year-old Tia M. Bridges, last seen near Baker College Prep, missing since October 23, 2024. She may need medical attention.

Suspect John Panaligan was arrested in Mexico for the 2016 murder of attorney Victor Jigar Patel in Chicago and has been deported to the U.S. for trial.

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology announces its first Industry Day Event to connect with tech vendors and improve resident services, scheduled for December 10, 2024.

Illinois is accepting applications for the Next Gen Capacity Building Initiative, designed to diversify the affordable housing sector and provide training and support to emerging developers.

Brian Jones was arrested and charged with armed robbery and criminal trespass in Chicago after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint on October 1, 2024.

Cook County faces a syphilis surge, prompting health campaigns focusing on at-risk groups, particularly Black or Hispanic women and infants, with efforts to provide information and free testing to curb the increase.

Illinois Attorney General warns of flood-damaged cars entering the market after hurricanes Helene and Milton, advising consumers to inspect vehicles and check histories before purchasing.