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.

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau suggested Arab Americans who disagree with U.S. policy on the Israel-Hamas conflict could leave the country, sparking criticism.

The EPA proposes lower air quality standards for PM2.5, aiming to reduce pollution-related health issues, amid industry opposition and potential economic impacts.

The ICC's report reveals Illinois utilities' consistent spending over $2 billion with diverse suppliers, showcasing a trend of growth and opportunities for improvement.

A judge in Will County declared Timothy Piper, a sex offender with a history of offenses against minors, a sexually violent predator, resulting in his indefinite custody for treatment.

Devon Brown was arrested by Chicago Police for armed violence, weapon offenses, and drug possession. He matched an armed individual's description and was found with multiple firearms and drugs.

Man seriously wounded in a Roseland neighborhood drive-by shooting; Chicago Police are investigating the incident.

A string of 10 armed robberies hit Chicago, ranging from Lincoln Park to Austin, with suspects using handguns and vehicles in a series of thefts. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance.

A lawsuit has been filed against Studio 1258 and Fearless Protection LLC following a mass shooting at a Halloween party in Chicago, citing negligence.

Joshua Horn-Brown was arrested in Chicago, facing two counts of armed robbery and one count as an armed habitual criminal.

An off-duty Chicago officer exchanged gunfire with an armed individual but wasn't injured. The suspect fled and remains at large, with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability investigating.