An East St. Louis man, Vernelle E. Hines, has been federally charged for a Halloween night robbery at a convenience store, where he allegedly brandished and discharged a firearm.

Authorities confiscated illegal weapons and drugs from a convicted felon in Chicago Lawn, who was on electronic monitoring for a murder charge. The individual faces additional gun and drug-related felonies.

Chicago's 14th District businesses experienced a string of burglaries, with suspects using a KIA Forte and tools to break in. The Police advised enhanced security measures.

The Chicago Police seek help finding Jose Guadalupe, missing from his home since January 19. He is described as a 5'3" Hispanic male weighing 178 pounds.

Dixmoor residents face school closures and a boil water order due to multiple water main breaks, highlighting the village's struggle with aging infrastructure.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced BEACON, a program to streamline access to children's mental health care, in collaboration with Google's Public Sector division.

Chicago museums offer free admission days for Illinois residents during the winter, with required advance online booking for places like the Shedd Aquarium and Art Institute.

Illinois and the IRS have begun the 2024 tax season, with an emphasis on electronic filing and warnings about refund scams. Tax credits may offer extra savings, while the IRS aims to improve services with new funding and technology.

Brent Manning, former director of the Illinois DNR, passed away at 70, leaving a legacy of conservation achievements.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Arab Catholics in Chicago to express solidarity with Gaza, advocating a ceasefire and two-state solution, while emphasizing the church’s role in promoting peace.

The DNC is launching a "neighborhood ambassadors" program for Chicago residents to help in preparations for the convention in August, aiming to involve all 77 neighborhoods and local businesses.

A retired judge has recommended removing Trump from the Illinois primary ballot for alleged insurrection, ahead of a state board meeting on the issue.

A surge in appeals has hit Illinois' appellate courts due to the state's recent elimination of cash bail, with over 1,300 appeals filed since September. A task force is addressing the increased workload.