The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for LGBTQ+ Americans, warning of potential violence, especially during Pride month, based on intelligence reports.

Illinois DMV offices are opening on Saturdays for teens to get their licenses, as part of a summer initiative led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

Juan Loredo, 19, has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery after a shooting incident in Cicero, Illinois, where three people were injured.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for Noemi Salgado, a missing 51-year-old woman with a medical condition, last seen near St. Anthony’s Hospital.

An 18-year-old, Donte Brown, was arrested in Chicago for an armed robbery involving a 26-year-old woman, facing a felony charge and awaiting a detention hearing.

Illinois lawmakers propose including funding for women's sports facilities in any deals for new Chicago Bears and White Sox stadiums, emphasizing equity and potential shared use with the Chicago Red Stars.

A 21-year-old Chicago woman is accused of an armed carjacking that resulted in a 65-year-old man being shot. She faces a felony charge for the incident in Washington Park.

A 28-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting during a robbery at a Chicago gas station in the Washington Park neighborhood. No suspects are currently in custody.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a Jeep in Chicago's McKinley Park, reportedly after running a red light. No other injuries were reported.

Authorities seek public help in finding Ivory Leonard, 31, missing from his Chicago residence since April 20. He has a cross tattoo on his right shoulder.

Chicago's 11th District faces a series of robberies. Police have issued an alert for incidents involving assailants attacking victims in vehicles or outside.

Chicago prepares for severe thunderstorms, potential tornadoes, and winds exceeding 75 mph as the National Weather Service issues warnings for the evening.

Wayfair opens its first physical store in a Chicago suburb, featuring 80,000 items, a design center, and an on-site restaurant, aiming to provide a comprehensive home shopping experience.