A man in Chicago has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery after assaulting and robbing a 61-year-old man in November. Two guns were recovered upon his arrest.

Interim Superintendent Linda Yonke is resigning earlier than expected from Hinsdale Township High School District 86, leaving questions about future leadership.

The Winnetka Village Council passed an ordinance requiring special-use permits for lot consolidations, which has sparked community debate and concerns over lakefront access and neighborhood character.

Illinois health authorities warn of concurrent seasonal illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV, and urge the public to take precautions during the holidays.

Former Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke was convicted on 13 counts, including racketeering and extortion, related to corruption during his time in office.

A McLean County man receives a 12-year sentence after pleading guilty to child pornography charges, marking a success for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's efforts against online child exploitation.

Michael M. Gott of Kentucky was sentenced to 15 years for attempting to entice a minor, following an FBI sting operation. He planned to meet a fictitious child, but was arrested before any child was harmed.

A former Belleville attorney, Jason R. Caraway, faces an eleven-count indictment for wire fraud, accused of embezzling over $1 million. If convicted, he could face 20 years in prison and significant fines.

A Chicago man was sentenced to seven years for his involvement in a heroin and cocaine distribution network linked to Mexican cartels, supplying at least 13.4 kilograms of drugs to local neighborhoods.

Two brothers, Jose and Carlos Guzman-Esquivel, were killed in a planned retaliation attack in Glenview, leading to murder charges against four suspects.

The Chicago Police Department issued an alert after multiple armed robberies in Ogden, Harrison, and Grand Central districts, involving assailants attacking individuals after exiting their vehicles.

Four people were seriously injured in a car crash late Wednesday near Chicago's Ford plant; emergency services responded with EMS PLAN 1 and transported the victims to local hospitals.

Illinois Governor announces Decatur is a finalist for a federal grant to boost jobs, while Springfield gets planning funds, under programs to aid economically stressed areas.