Rideshare drivers in Chicago's South Side are being targeted in a series of armed robberies, prompting a police alert for heightened vigilance and safety precautions.

A Bloomington couple, Wesley and Christina Noonan, were sentenced for a drug distribution scheme using the postal service, involving a synthetic opioid and counterfeit pills.

Chicago's forecast includes sunshine and potential thunderstorms with varying conditions over the week. Expect windy spells and a "Limited Thunderstorm Risk" on select days.

Chicago agrees to a $1.75 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit over Irene Chavez's death in police custody after her December 2021 arrest.

The Westfield Old Orchard mall in Skokie, Illinois, is undergoing a redevelopment that includes new stores, luxury residences, and amenities, with major store moves and openings announced.

Governor JB Pritzker has awarded $1.7 million in grants to 40 Illinois manufacturers to support innovation and boost the state's manufacturing strength.

The Chicago Police are searching for Jamyia Milligan, a missing 12-year-old girl last seen on May 8, near Drexel Ave, wearing a purple shirt, blue jeans, and yellow "duckie" shoes.

A 25-year-old passenger died in a crash on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive when their vehicle, swerving to avoid a crash, hit a curb and a light pole.

Chicago Police warn of a series of armed robberies and carjackings by three suspects in North Side districts and urge community vigilance and caution.

Businesses in Chicago's 18th District are targeted by burglars. The police have issued a business alert due to multiple break-ins involving shattered glass.

Coles County property tax calculations remain unchanged with a stable equalization factor of 1.0000, ensuring uniform assessments and no direct impact on tax bills.

A 70-year-old man in Lockport Township was arrested after critically wounding a 45-year-old woman with a gunshot. A brief standoff occurred before his peaceful surrender.

Three Chicago-area buildings have been listed as endangered historic sites by Landmarks Illinois, including the Portage Theater, the Sears Administration Building, and the former Libby, McNeill and Libby Building.