A California man faces up to a century in prison if convicted on five counts of wire fraud, for allegedly scamming a Chicago resident out of $2 million.

New studies presented at a conference suggest that HPV vaccinations can significantly reduce cancer risk in males and highlight the importance of early vaccination, with a growing number of young men getting vaccinated.

An employee of City Winery in Chicago was fatally stabbed by a coworker, with the suspect arrested and charged with murder.

A report criticizes Illinois for failing to protect immigrant crime victims and comply with a law meant to help them obtain visas when they cooperate with police.

Four Chicago gang members face federal racketeering charges for allegedly murdering a man to enhance their gang status. The Rack City members are also implicated in narcotics trafficking and violent crimes.

Two children were left at separate Woodlawn fire stations in Chicago; a 9-month-old is hospitalized and in good condition, and a 2-year-old is under fire authority care.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train in Bartlett, causing significant delays on the Milwaukee District West line during the Thursday morning commute.

The article discusses an antitrust lawsuit filed by Attorney General Raoul and the U.S. Department of Justice against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging anti-competitive practices in the live entertainment industry.

Rare blue-eyed cicadas, believed to be a result of genetic mutation, have been spotted in Chicago, drawing interest from both residents and entomologists.

A fatal two-vehicle collision in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood claimed a man's life, critically injured a woman, and left another person in fair condition.

A boy, 6, is in critical condition after being rescued from Lake Michigan. He was found at Montrose Beach and is hospitalized. The cause of the incident is under investigation.

Grundy County, Illinois maintains a property tax equalization factor of 1.0000, ensuring equitable assessments for taxpayers. Farmland is valued differently, but the multiplier's stability aims for fairness in property taxation.

Three individuals face federal charges for an alleged mail theft scheme involving the stealing and counterfeiting of checks from mailboxes in Fairview Heights.