Chicago restaurants must now adhere to a new tipped minimum wage of $11.02 per hour, sparking debate within the industry. Some warn of higher prices and staffing cuts, while others foresee improved stability for workers.

A minor has been charged with the aggravated battery with great bodily harm of a 26-year-old woman in Chicago.

A second man, Cristian Vega, has been charged with the first-degree murder of a 21-year-old in Chicago, marking progress in the ongoing investigation.

A dispute in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood escalated into a fatal shootout, leaving three dead. Detectives are investigating, while the suspects remain at large.

The Chicago Police Department warns of burglars targeting businesses in the city's 11th and 15th Districts, breaking in to steal from cash registers and ATMs.

Chicago's weather forecast includes sunny skies, possible thunderstorms, and a mix of various conditions with temperatures ranging from the 60s to the 80s.

A Chicago man was arrested for threatening a "mass shooting with military precision" at the Lake County Courthouse. Daniel B. Pederson faces a felony charge for threatening a public official.

Illinois is allocating over $11 million in grants to law enforcement for high-tech equipment to combat car thefts and carjackings, with funds coming from insurers' contributions.

An Illinois man won nearly $1 million in the lottery's Fast Play Twenty 20s game, purchasing the ticket through the app, with plans for a European vacation. Over 567,000 tickets have won a collective $32.5 million this year in the game.

A 17-year-old has been arrested in Chicago for the fatal shooting of a 73-year-old man and an armed robbery in separate cases. He faces multiple felony charges.

Jalen Boyd, charged with attempted first-degree murder and other felonies after his arrest in Chicago, is to face a detention hearing on June 28, 2024. He's accused of shooting a 24-year-old in June.

Cook County detainee Cory Ulmer died after an altercation with officers while handcuffed; an internal report cites he was combative, sedated, and his death is under investigation.

Illinois opens two new shelters for migrants in Chicago, preparing for a potential influx and offering services to aid transition towards independence. The timing raises political speculation and local housing concerns.