Oak Street Health is paying $60 million to settle claims it offered kickbacks to insurance agents for Medicare patient referrals, violating the Anti-Kickback Statute.

A Chicago tax advisor pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.1 million from clients and faces decades in prison for wire fraud and filing false tax returns.

A casino patron in Chicago was robbed at gunpoint by an assailant who then escaped in a white sedan. The incident occurred early April on East Ohio Street.

Jury deliberations continue in the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, accused of corrupt dealings with an ally of Speaker Michael Madigan.

Chicago Police charged Rakim Kendall with multiple felonies after he allegedly aimed a gun at officers. No injuries were reported, and his hearing is set for September 18, 2024.

Kane County officials warn of jury duty scams where fraudsters pose as authorities, threatening arrest for missed jury duty and demanding fines. They advise residents to contact the Jury Commission for confirmation and to report scams.

Gary Bunyard of SoundThinking offered Chicago a 48% cost cut for ShotSpotter use, just before some districts plan to deactivate the system. The city council debates its effectiveness and cost, with a tight deadline for an extension decision.

A CTA bus crash in Chicago's Grand Crossing injured 13, including two children. All victims are in good condition, with the crash specifics still uncertain.

A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in North Lawndale, Chicago, with the suspect still at large and the motive unclear, as the city grapples with gun violence.

Two men were shot and killed in separate incidents in Chicago's West Englewood and West Garfield Park neighborhoods, with police currently investigating and no arrests made yet.

Chicago-area schools face a wave of violent threats, prompting lockdowns and remote learning, with multiple arrests including a 12-year-old. Amid increased anxiety, advocates stress gun control to ensure school safety.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery related to a Chicago shooting in June, where a 19-year-old female was shot. He was arrested and now awaits trial.

Two men, Jimier and Jimmie Williams, have been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery after a Chicago shooting left a 20-year-old injured.