Bally's Chicago casino reports a 7% revenue drop in April from the previous month, amidst a statewide decline. Despite the dip, the casino's VP expresses confidence in future performance.

Illinois hemp business owners request state regulation and taxation of their products, contrasting usual anti-regulation sentiment, while facing a divergent bill seeking to prohibit hemp-derived intoxicants.

Chicago man Mark Steven Diamond pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud for scamming seniors in a reverse mortgage scheme, causing nearly $1 million in losses.

Antoinette Briley is convicted of murdering her newborn twins in 2003, and is sentenced to 20 years after DNA evidence led to her arrest and subsequent plea.

A 20-year-old man was fatally shot when his vehicle entered a "Street Takeover" event in Chicago. Police are seeking information and urging witnesses to come forward.

Chicago Police are searching for Annunique Cobbs, a 14-year-old girl last seen on the Near West Side, described with brown eyes, a medium complexion, and a bun hairstyle.

Chicago faces a week of fluctuating weather with sunny skies, thunderstorms, and windy conditions, with potential for severe storms, according to the National Weather Service.

Chicago's Attorney General Kwame Raoul supports Massachusetts' assault weapon and large-capacity magazine bans, alongside 18 attorneys general. They argue these laws align with public safety concerns without infringing on the Second Amendment.

Raymond Link is charged with attempted murder for an unprovoked attack on a woman, aided by his dog, in a McHenry park. The victim and a man who intervened were severely injured.

A 56-year-old man tragically lost his life after being hit by a Metra train in Des Plaines. The incident caused significant train delays and has spurred an investigation into the circumstances.

Medical residents and fellows at the University of Chicago Medicine vote overwhelmingly to unionize, joining a national push for improved labor conditions in healthcare.

A 13-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot in Chicago's South Chicago neighborhood. A person of interest is being questioned, with no charges filed yet. Police are investigating and seeking information.

A man accused of fatally shooting an off-duty Chicago police officer multiple times has been denied pretrial release as he faces first-degree murder charges.