Chicago Mayor Johnson appoints seven members, including Anthony Driver Jr., to the city's new Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability to oversee police policy and practices.

Illinois cannabis firms anticipate financial benefits and easier loans if the DEA reclassifies marijuana to Schedule III, as it would allow standard business expense deductions.

Iroquois County's property assessment equalization factor is set at 1.0000 by the Illinois Department of Revenue, potentially creating fairer tax distribution based on accurate market values.

The National Weather Service indicates warm weather in Chicago with possible showers and thunderstorms starting tonight, increasing through the week, and a risk of severe thunderstorms west of Interstate 39 on Thursday.

Chicago Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 26-year-old Devin Anderson, who has been missing from Hyde Park and may need medical attention.

Students at DePaul University protest, demanding divestment from Israel and calling for the recognition of "ongoing genocide in Gaza." The protest trend is seen across various campuses.

Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club in Chicago ranks #3 on Yelp's top brunch spots, the only Illinois spot listed. Toasted Gastrobrunch in Las Vegas took first place, while California and Florida also featured prominently.

ConSup North America Inc. is recalling about 100,000 pounds of Stockmeyer prosciutto due to lack of proper inspection before entering the U.S. market.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson reallocates $80 million in federal relief funds to social programs, including extending the city's basic income initiative with a $32 million investment.

Chicago Police are searching for Lucia Almeida, a 69-year-old woman last seen near 2000 N. Nagle Ave. on April 25th. The community is urged to help locate her.

Lezly Martinez, a missing 15-year-old pregnant girl from the Marquette Park neighborhood, has been located safely. Details surrounding her disappearance and discovery remain limited at this time.

Two former executives of a Missouri health charity were sentenced for embezzlement and bribing Arkansas officials to benefit their organization. They must pay $4.35 million and serve several years in prison.

The LifeTough Kids Boxing Club held its 28th child safety seminar in Chicago, teaching kids aged 6-18 how to handle threats like kidnappings and active shooter situations.