Burglars stole an ATM from a South Side currency exchange in Chicago, leaving few leads and no suspects detained.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul highlights home repair scams and identity theft during National Consumer Protection Week, noting these issues as top consumer complaints. His office has reclaimed millions for defrauded consumers.

A Chicago man faces a vehicular hijacking felony charge after being arrested for forcibly taking a car, with the Vehicular Hijacking Task Force responding to the surge in similar crimes.

The DCEO in Illinois supports women-run businesses with events and a social media campaign during March, focusing on resources and empowerment for women entrepreneurs.

Two people died in a house fire in Union, responded to by McHenry County firefighters and deputies around 4 a.m.; the Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating.

Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard vetoes a resolution for an external investigation into her spending, while Village trustees plan to override the veto amidst a federal probe and allegations of financial mismanagement.

Wisconsin authorities are actively searching for missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue and have located a vehicle of interest, with the mother facing charges.

A fire in Worth, Chicago, resulted in the death of 61-year-old David Kuzavinis. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at his home. No other injuries were reported.

Over 5,200 participants took part in the 24th Chicago Polar Plunge, raising over $2 million for Special Olympics Chicago. The event saw participants, including the mayor, brave icy Lake Michigan for charity.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced a $680 million investment in the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub to bolster biotech in the state.

An article discusses the excitement and preparations for the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, particularly noting the rare second occurrence of such an event in Carbondale, Illinois, within seven years.

Chicago faces legal debates over a proposed "mansion tax" to fund homeless services, awaiting resolution amid early voting and appellate court deliberations.

Two Chicago officers were caught in crossfire during a Humboldt Park shooting; one was hit by a bullet stopped by his vest, the other by shattered glass. An 18-year-old was seriously wounded; no arrests have been made.