Joseph Weiss pled guilty to lying to the FBI about his brother's mob connections, which could result in up to five years in prison. He was involved in a gaming business linked to hitman Frank Schweihs. His sentencing is set for August 12.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a 2023 property tax equalization factor of 3.0163 for Cook County, ensuring assessments align with state standards but not directly affecting tax bills.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Chicago held what was expected to be its final mass following a century of service, due to its merger with Saint Mary of the Lake. Parishioners mourn the loss, hoping the church avoids demolition.

The Peterson/Ridge Metra station opened in Edgewater, Chicago, offering improved rush hour service and signaling Metra's commitment to respond to customer feedback.

Illinois legislation proposes a $100 fine for drivers stopping on expressway shoulders near O'Hare Airport to enhance safety; the bill awaits the governor's signature.

Chicago's 24th District faces a wave of violent robberies, with six cases reported in two weeks. Police alert locals to the presence of armed robbers on bikes and urge vigilance.

A man was wounded in a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago, later seeking aid at a McDonald's. The victim is in serious condition, and the police are investigating. No suspects or motives are disclosed yet.

Dante Jeffries was convicted on charges including attempted murder after a 2017 shooting of a police officer following a T-Mobile store robbery in Chicago.

Chicago Police warn of attempted child luring in the 17th District after a man tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl. Residents are urged to report suspicious behavior.

Naperville police investigate a collision on 77th Street where a motorcyclist died and no charges have been filed.

A man was shot in a Montrose Beach parking lot; the driver was detained, while the shooter escaped. This adds to Chicago's concerns over public safety as the summer season approaches.

Two teens in Chicago face felony charges for a carjacking incident where they allegedly used a firearm to steal a man's vehicle, according to the Chicago Police Department.

A mother and child were safely recovered after being kidnapped in Chicago's Jefferson Park. They were taken on Sunday and found unharmed that evening.