Illinois State Rep. Tim Ozinga resigned abruptly from his legislative role and as chair of the Will County Republican Party, leaving without a clear explanation. A successor search is underway.

Bodycam footage of a Chicago police shooting where 26-year-old Dexter Reed was killed after a traffic stop has been released, sparking an investigation. Reed had shot an officer before being fatally shot by police.

A young man is in critical condition following a shooting in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood; no suspects have been arrested as the investigation continues.

Two women were shot and injured in Englewood, Chicago. The incident took place Monday night; both victims are in fair condition. No suspects are in custody.

Chicago Public Schools are adjusting their funding formula to prioritize high-poverty schools, aiming to support needy schools without reducing total school funding, despite a significant budget deficit.

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.