Workers at Portillo's Aurora facility voted to unionize with Iron Workers Local 853, joining an ongoing labor movement within the company facing company challenges and NLRB investigations.

Illinois cannabis firms anticipate financial benefits and easier loans if the DEA reclassifies marijuana to Schedule III, as it would allow standard business expense deductions.

A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood; he is in good condition. No suspects have been apprehended.

A rideshare driver in Chicago had his car stolen by a female passenger after stopping at a gas station; police are investigating with no arrests made yet.

Iroquois County's property assessment equalization factor is set at 1.0000 by the Illinois Department of Revenue, potentially creating fairer tax distribution based on accurate market values.

The National Weather Service indicates warm weather in Chicago with possible showers and thunderstorms starting tonight, increasing through the week, and a risk of severe thunderstorms west of Interstate 39 on Thursday.

Police vehicles in Chicago's 16th District have been repeatedly burglarized, prompting a community alert involving a dark SUV targeting parked law enforcement cars.

Investigation finds many of Chicago's bridges, including the 18th Street bridge, are "structurally deficient." City and state officials maintain all open bridges are safe and have plans for repair.

Letters supporting disgraced Chicago alderman Ed Burke were unsealed, showcasing both condemnation and support, particularly from former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas.

Ridgely Elementary students in Springfield, IL, won a postcard contest, and their art will be featured at the Illinois State Fair. Free postcards will be available to fair-goers.

Chicago police seek public assistance in locating Nicole "Runny" Johnson, a 16-year-old girl missing from Bronzeville since December 9. She was last seen on December 13.

Illinois health officials urge residents with private wells to regularly test and maintain water quality to prevent contamination, emphasizing the importance of annual inspections.

Chicago Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating 26-year-old Devin Anderson, who has been missing from Hyde Park and may need medical attention.