Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker supports national abortion rights initiatives through his group Think Big America, with significant donations and advocacy beyond state borders.

A fire in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood injured one man and displaced 20 residents. Firefighters responded before midnight, with the cause still under investigation.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 0.9797 for Morgan County to ensure fair taxation across different counties.

Nicholas Mann, 27, of Chicago Heights, is charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery using a deadly weapon for a knife attack that occurred in May 2023.

18-year-old Edward Williams faces felony charges for a carjacking in Chicago, with his detention hearing set for today.

The Chicago Police Department issued an alert about a series of early morning armed robberies committed by male suspects in the 14th and 25th Districts.

A Rockford man, Derrick A. Mayes Jr., received a nine-year prison sentence for trafficking fentanyl, possessing crack, and illegally carrying a firearm as a felon.

A 10-year-old girl from Waukegan, Harmony Rose, died by suicide shortly after her birthday, leaving her family and mother, who saw no warning signs, devastated.

The family of Isaac Goodlow III, fatally shot by Carol Stream police, filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful death when he was allegedly shot in his sleep during a response to a domestic dispute.

A Polish couple was fatally struck by a truck in Chicago as they walked to church. The driver, who remained on scene, was cited for negligence. Their family seeks justice and mourns the loss.

Antisemitic flyers linked to the Goyim Defense League were found in Chicago's Bucktown and Lincoln Park, leaving residents uneasy and prompting investigations. Authorities and local leaders are calling for unity against hate.

Migrants in Chicago shelters face critical shortages of essentials, like diapers, prompting concern about the living conditions and lack of supplies. City officials cite supply shortages as the cause.

Sheriff Dart of Cook County launches public awareness campaign on Illinois' Red Flag law, to educate about Firearm Restraining Orders and encourage their use to prevent gun violence.