Davetta Cox from Indiana faces murder-for-hire charges, with allegations of offering $6,000 for a murder. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.

The Palace Grill, a historic Chicago diner, sustained substantial damage due to a fire, with the cause believed to be a kitchen grease fire. No injuries were reported, but the diner is now temporarily closed.

The weather in Chicago includes mild temperatures and sunny skies today, with potential rain tonight and a sunny, breezy Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected, and marine conditions are cautioned for today.

Bonhomme Hospitality Group opens GoodFunk, a new natural wine bar set beside Beatnik in West Town, Chicago, offering a food menu by Chef Marcos Campos.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has kept the property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 in Adams County, ensuring consistent property tax assessments for the second consecutive year.

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is relocating from Chicago to Wisconsin, merging with the Pritzker Military Archives Center for an enhanced experience.

Judge Tracie Porter ruled against pausing Donald Trump's legal challenge in Illinois, while the U.S. Supreme Court considers his eligibility amid insurrection claims.

Chicago districts face a spree of armed robberies by men in a white Kia Sorento, prompting police to issue a community alert for heightened vigilance.

An 18-year-old man is charged with the first-degree murder of a 39-year-old in Chicago, after being arrested and identified as the alleged shooter in a December incident.

Chicago is facing unpredictable weather with scattered showers and potential thunderstorms, as well as strong winds, with a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for evening conditions.

A Chicago resident won $500,000 from a $10 Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at Rico Fresh Market in Logan Square; the store also earns a $5,000 bonus.

A Chesterton, Indiana man has been collared for stealing north of $100,000 from an elderly Naperville resident. The perp, 43-year-old Zoran Tasevski, was netted following a thorough probe by Naperville Police which kicked off in October 2021 after a family member turned the spotlight on the ill deeds.

The Little Flower Church in Chicago, now in disrepair, has drawn preservationists' calls for its landmark status and potential community use.