Illinois lawmakers have sent a bill for mobile driver's licenses to Governor J.B. Pritzker, passing without opposition, despite privacy concerns from the ACLU. The app may cost $6, with traditional IDs still required in specific instances.

A robbery on the CTA Red Line, near 79th St station, involved suspects who attacked a passenger upon being confronted. The CPD seeks public help to identify the assailants.

Man charged with armed robbery in Chicago; Timmie Worthy faces felony and cannabis possession after incident on W. Cullerton St. Victim unharmed; arrest on W. 21st St.

Chicago is forecasted to experience fluctuating weather with sunshine and a high of 71 degrees, but also potential showers and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday. Boaters are advised of hazardous conditions later in the week.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s data security is at risk, as shown by a recent breach exposing personal data. Officials call for a $200 million upgrade from outdated systems to prevent future incidents.

A man was beaten to death in a South Shore home, with officials confirming the homicide. Police are questioning a person of interest but no arrests yet.

Jon Hansen, 24, was charged with crimes, including murder, for his alleged involvement in a January mass shooting in Joliet that left eight people dead.

Illinois farmers involved in distributing fresh food to those in need through a federal program haven't received state payments, impacting their financial sustainability.

A man in Chicago shot three attackers outside his home, leaving them and himself critically injured. He has a concealed carry license, and no charges have been filed yet.

IDPH celebrates Pride Month with statewide events and launches tailored services for the LGBTQIA+ community, including simplified birth record changes and inclusive parental designations on certificates.

An Effingham County man was charged with 10 counts of possessing child pornography and faces up to seven years per count. The arrest resulted from a collaborative law enforcement operation.

A 15-year-old in Chicago faces robbery and burglary charges after allegedly snatching a woman's belongings on a CTA platform and burglarizing a property.

Chicago is experiencing rainy weather with thunderstorms and dense fog, as forecasted by the National Weather Service, posing flood and commute challenges.