The Cook County Forest Preserves in Palos are undergoing a $10 million restoration, enhancing 1,000 acres with native plants, improved trails, and new signs to combat climate change and boost outdoor recreation.

Steven Moore faces attempted murder charges for a road rage shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago. No injuries were reported despite multiple shots fired.

A woman was shot in Chicago's South Shore, leading to a police and SWAT team response, with the suspected shooter believed to have hidden in a nearby building.

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Illinois inmate Johnson, who was in solitary confinement for three years, despite dissenting justices calling attention to harsh conditions.

Residents in Thornton Township rally against Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, demanding accountability for financial mismanagement and lack of transparency.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a merger of Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace transit systems to address service quality, safety and a financial shortfall. The Civic Federation supports the merger to reform governance and improve efficiency.

The reward for the capture and conviction of Officer Huesca's alleged killer, Xavier Tate Jr., has increased to $100,000. Tate, still at large, is accused of a fatal carjacking.

Sergio Gonzalez was sentenced to 50 years for the 2016 murder of David Gonzalez in a gang-related Chicago shooting.

Riot Fest has offered the Chicago Department of Transportation $5,000 for a concrete slab known as the "rat hole," intending to feature it annually at the festival.

Chicago Police warn of social media-orchestrated armed robberies in Englewood. Police advise caution and suggest conducting online marketplace transactions at police stations.

Rockford, Illinois, is ranked as the top housing market in the US by the Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com, noted for its affordable housing, job market, and low natural disaster risk.

A man from Springfield, Illinois, was sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child pornography. He is a registered sex offender and pled guilty to the charges.

The Chicago Police issued an alert after a woman was attacked in an attempted sexual assault in the West Loop area. She managed to fend off the assailant, who then fled.