Illinois Attorney General announced guilty pleas from two ex-USPS workers, Louis K. Lay, Jr. and Erica M. Beck, for fraudulently obtaining pandemic stimulus funds.

Over the weekend, Chicago experienced multiple shootings with at least two dead and 19 wounded, including fatal shootings in West Englewood and South Cottage Grove Avenue.

The owner of Chicago-area child care centers, Aleesha McDowell, was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding Illinois of $3.3 million in childcare subsidies.

Mayor Johnson inaugurates affordable housing initiatives, appoints Chief Homelessness Officer, plans office-to-apartment conversions with TIF funding, launches red tape-cutting reforms, and fast-tracks O'Hare airport renovation in Chicago.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a property tax multiplier of 1.0000 for Fulton County, aligning assessments with market value as required by state law.

A tragic incident occurred on I-55 near Cicero Avenue, where one person was killed, and another was left injured following a roadside crash, t...

A man is in critical condition following a shooting in Chatham, Chicago, after an argument escalated. A 36-year-old was arrested, and a firearm was found at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough passed away at 73, leaving behind a legacy as the first Black and female clerk.

A 4-year-old boy is in serious condition after nearly drowning in a Glenview hotel pool, where a guest administered CPR before police and fire crews responded.

Chicagoland janitors secured new contracts with wage increases and improved benefits, with downtown workers receiving a 15% raise and suburban workers 19% over three years. The deal includes employer-paid healthcare and additional paid leave.

A car crash in Englewood, Chicago, injured a police officer and four others, including three children. Both vehicles' occupants are in good condition; names have not been released, and an investigation is ongoing.

The Chicago Police Department seeks public help to find missing 75-year-old Tyrell Latham, last seen on North Sheridan Road. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact detectives or call 911.

St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Chicago is opening a new shelter for families in need, in partnership with the City of Chicago, Cook County, the Archdiocese, and the Zakat Foundation.