Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson will not attend Officer Luis Huesca's funeral after the family requested his absence.

The Cook County Forest Preserves in Palos are undergoing a $10 million restoration, enhancing 1,000 acres with native plants, improved trails, and new signs to combat climate change and boost outdoor recreation.

Steven Moore faces attempted murder charges for a road rage shooting on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago. No injuries were reported despite multiple shots fired.

A 33-year-old man was fatally shot on Chicago's South Side; police are seeking a dark-colored car seen leaving the area. No suspects have been identified.

A woman was shot in Chicago's South Shore, leading to a police and SWAT team response, with the suspected shooter believed to have hidden in a nearby building.

The Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Illinois inmate Johnson, who was in solitary confinement for three years, despite dissenting justices calling attention to harsh conditions.

A steelworker is leading an effort to create a memorial for the 14 men who died in the 1982 Cline Avenue Bridge collapse in East Chicago as the 42nd anniversary approaches.

Residents in Thornton Township rally against Supervisor Tiffany Henyard, demanding accountability for financial mismanagement and lack of transparency.

Illinois lawmakers are considering a merger of Chicago's CTA, Metra, and Pace transit systems to address service quality, safety and a financial shortfall. The Civic Federation supports the merger to reform governance and improve efficiency.

Illinois' elimination of cash bail has led to a 13% drop in jail populations, but is stressing the court system, raising public safety concerns, and increasing workloads for legal professionals.

Illinois lawmakers have advanced bills to expand mental health care access, including improving insurance coverage and benefits for behavioral health services and first responders. These legislative efforts aim to address long-standing service gaps.

Chicago Police issued a community alert after an attempted kidnapping of a 15-year-old girl. A suspect attempted to coerce the teen into his car but was thwarted by a passerby.

The reward for the capture and conviction of Officer Huesca's alleged killer, Xavier Tate Jr., has increased to $100,000. Tate, still at large, is accused of a fatal carjacking.