A 16-year-old is charged with three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder by Chicago police following a South Side triple homicide in February.

Inmate Glenn Bowden, already serving for robbery, faces new charges for sending a threatening letter to a probation officer and other deceitful acts, including making false statements.

Courtney McElrath-Bey, 33, has been charged with a felony for a robbery occurring on June 1, 2023, in Chicago, with a court date set for March 21, 2024.

A 13-year-old boy was shot multiple times in the Burnside neighborhood of Chicago, with the assailant reportedly firing from a white vehicle. No arrests have been made.

Governor JB Pritzker celebrates Illinois' $44 billion travel industry at a conference in Peoria, where tourism professionals discuss strategies and highlight achievements like Chicago's suds initiative.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition of 22 attorneys general supporting a ban on firearm possession by felons, countering a lower court ruling and emphasizing the Second Amendment's allowance for sensible gun regulations.

The Chicago Cubs are considering adding Coca-Cola and Benjamin Moore rooftop advertisements at Wrigley Field, which would alter the skyline and increase the team's revenue.

Chicago sues gunmaker Glock, accusing the company of selling pistols too easily converted into illegal machine guns, which contributes to the city's gun violence.

Justice Joy Cunningham wins the primary race for her seat on the Illinois Supreme Court, defeating Appellate Judge Jesse Reyes. She gained the majority vote and is endorsed by the Democratic Party.

Two Chicago police officers and one civilian were injured in a Rogers Park apartment fire, with the officers suffering smoke inhalation during a rescue. All are in good condition; the fire's cause is under investigation.

A Winnebago County judge ruled that Jesse Lutzi, a sex offender, remains committed to IDHS as he is deemed a sexually violent person posing a threat to society.

A 16-year-old in Chicago faces multiple charges, including armed robbery and carjacking, following a crime spree.

Adelvis Carmona Rodriguez has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting in Chicago's Little Village, with initial claims of his cartel affiliation later retracted.