The death of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has caused delays in issuing vital records, affecting residents needing birth, death, and marriage certificates.

A car crash in Itasca, IL was caused by students playing the "Senior Assassins" game with water guns, which led to no serious injuries but police citations for the participants.

Multiple people including a deputy were injured during a dog attack in McHenry County; one dog was shot by law enforcement and another remains at large.

Illinois tax preparer Gary Sandiego pleads guilty to creating false tax returns, causing a $4.6 million IRS loss.

St. Clair County man Seth MacDonald faces 11 felony charges of child pornography possession; his arrest follows a joint local and federal investigation effort.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property assessment equalization factor for Scott County at 1.0000, ensuring uniform property assessments and fair taxation.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul sues JET Enterprises for alleged hazardous waste mismanagement in Sauget, seeking an injunction for environmental and public health protection.

A Chicago man was sentenced to 70 months for selling firearms and illegal conversion devices, including "Glock switches," during an undercover operation.

Chicago seeks $70 million more for the New Arrivals Mission to aid asylum seekers, having already spent $295 million, with plans to develop alternative shelter models and sustain support efforts.

Four youths were arrested and charged for an armed robbery in Chicago, with the youngest being 13 years old. They were caught in a stolen vehicle shortly after the incident.

A Chicago man is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm after shooting a woman in March; he was arrested in April by a regional fugitive force.

A couple was found dead at their home in Wheeling, Illinois, in what appears to be a domestic incident. Authorities are investigating and have assured there is no public threat.

Illinois healthcare workers rallied for improved staff levels and safety, backing the Hospital Worker Safety Bill for better working conditions and accountability in hospitals.