The Illinois Department of Public Health will offer health resources, free naloxone, suicide prevention materials, gun locks, and other essentials at the DuQuoin State Fair.

A 33-year-old man, Matthew Burke, was found dead in Carpentersville, with an autopsy suggesting his death was due to an accidental fall. Toxicology results are pending.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has charged five men for alleged involvement in a video gaming theft ring, with over $100,000 stolen from businesses statewide.

Three Metro East residents and former federal workers have been indicted for allegedly defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Escaped Mississippi inmate Joshua Zimmerman was captured in a Chicago seafood restaurant after a standoff; he was previously dubbed a "major case fugitive" by U.S. Marshals.

Chicago museums offer free entry during Democratic National Convention with evenings being the prime time to visit. Illinois residents can enjoy various exhibits without an entry fee.

Chicago did not experience the expected migrant influx during the Democratic National Convention; no buses arrived from Texas, and city shelters house around 5,500 migrants.

Republicans, including ex-Trump staffer Stephanie Grisham, will speak at the 2024 DNC, showcasing support for the Democratic agenda and bipartisanship.

13-year-old Jaikese Grafton is missing in Chicago, last seen on August 7. Described as African American, 5'3", and 98 pounds, he often visits the 95th and Roosevelt Redline areas. Authorities seek public aid, offering contact details for tips.

Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at the DNC in Chicago, praising the Harris-Walz ticket and advocating for unity and democracy, while standing by his calls for peace in Gaza.

A suburban Chicago businessman was sentenced to a year in prison for underreporting his income by over $1.47 million, failing to file corporate tax returns, and not remitting withholdings.

The Chicago Police seek help locating missing teen Eyden Romero, last seen on August 19, 2024, near his home on N. Menard Ave.

A man, James Reed Tillman, was fatally hit by a pickup in Chicago. The suspect was arrested but released without charges; the investigation continues.