Chicago expects 1.67 million travelers at its airports for Memorial Day Weekend, an 8.6% increase from last year, with enhanced services and infrastructure improvements.

APHIS announces new rules for cattle and bison ADT, requiring electronic ID tags for tracking and disease outbreak prevention, with specifics outlined for dairy cattle and exhibition animals.

Employment in Illinois shows growth, with the BLS and IDES reporting job increases in ten metro areas. Unemployment rates rose in thirteen areas but fell in one, a mixed economic picture for the state.

Illinois passed SB 3713 to expand its Crime Victims Compensation Program, aiming to reduce barriers for survivors of violent crime seeking financial aid.

A Missouri woman, Amanda Carroll, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for distributing meth in Quincy, Illinois, following a coordinated law enforcement effort.

The DOJ reached a settlement with CEFCU to address ADA violations after claims of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. CEFCU must implement a new ADA policy and compensate the complainant.

Four Chicago gang members face federal racketeering charges for allegedly murdering a man to enhance their gang status. The Rack City members are also implicated in narcotics trafficking and violent crimes.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for missing James Sykes, 59, last seen May 6. His disappearance is complicated by the lack of a current address.

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for multiple armed robberies across three districts, carried out by suspects in black clothing and ski masks.

Chicago is on alert for severe weather with thunderstorms expected, hail, and a tornado risk. NWS advises caution and preparation for the holiday weekend.

America's tallest waterslide, "The Rise of Icarus," opens at Mount Olympus Water and Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, promising an exciting addition to the region.

Two children were left at separate Woodlawn fire stations in Chicago; a 9-month-old is hospitalized and in good condition, and a 2-year-old is under fire authority care.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Metra train in Bartlett, causing significant delays on the Milwaukee District West line during the Thursday morning commute.