The Illinois Supreme Court ruled against staffing firms in a case about illegal no-poach pacts and wage-fixing, backing the state's Antitrust Act as outlined by Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Michelin-starred Chef Mariya Russell returns to Chicago with a new pop-up series after honing her craft in Hawai'i and Detroit.

Two police officers and a civilian were injured after a squad car hit an SUV in Chicago; both the officers and the SUV driver are in good condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

A University of Illinois student, Akul B. Dhawan, was found dead on campus, prompting an ongoing investigation. No signs of foul play are evident at this stage.

A man is critically wounded in a drive-by shooting while in his car in Chicago's Archer Heights. The assailant remains at large, and police are investigating the incident.

A woman was killed by a Metra train in Washington Heights; her potential mobility challenges are highlighted by a nearby wheelchair. Service resumed after a temporary halt.

Illinois' abolition of cash bail has led to increased appellate court activity and the formation of a task force to review pretrial appeals and processes.

A woman in Chicago succumbed to cold exposure, marking the eighth cold-related death in Cook County this winter season.

Two men in Chicago were released from prison under justice reform initiatives. Edgar Naranjo received clemency, and Charles Patton's sentence was reduced based on good behavior and a medical condition.

Two men were shot on a Chatham sidewalk in Chicago; one is in critical condition, while the other's condition has stabilized. The shooter remains at large.

Authorities are looking for 35-year-old Daniel Hostetter, who has been missing since May 2023. Last seen near Lake Michigan, he is described as 6'4", 160 lbs, with brown hair and eyes. The Chicago Police request information at (312)744-8266.

Naperville's lawns, damaged by a 2021 tornado, are restored through a joint effort, offering residents both a rejuvenated landscape and psychological relief.

Theus Randolph, from Galesburg, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for armed bank robbery and related charges, with a restitution payment of $28,744 also ordered.