The Illinois Department of Public Health warns of a botulism-like illness cluster linked to counterfeit Botox in LaSalle County, with two hospitalized cases.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Henderson County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, indicating balanced taxation, and invites public discourse at a hearing.

Chicago Public Schools are adjusting their funding formula to prioritize high-poverty schools, aiming to support needy schools without reducing total school funding, despite a significant budget deficit.

Illinois Attorney General announced guilty pleas from two ex-USPS workers, Louis K. Lay, Jr. and Erica M. Beck, for fraudulently obtaining pandemic stimulus funds.

Kentrell Howard was arrested by Chicago police for robbing a woman on N. Larrabee St. and faces a felony charge. He was caught shortly after the incident.

Enrique Enriquez, 39, faces a felony vehicular hijacking charge in Chicago following his arrest for a March incident.

Decatur man Kevin Dial sentenced to 50 years for sexually exploiting minors and child pornography crimes, with court evidence revealing he directed abuse against children as young as two.

An 18-year-old was charged with the felony robbery of a man on Chicago Transit Authority property. Edward Reed was arrested and faces a court hearing in regards to the incident.

Chicago Police issue an alert for the 2nd District due to a series of burglaries, urging residents to secure homes and share surveillance for ongoing investigations.

The National Weather Service reports sunny skies in Chicago today with a high of 64°F, but predicts rain and wind in the coming days, with warnings for Lake Michigan boaters.

Over the weekend, Chicago experienced multiple shootings with at least two dead and 19 wounded, including fatal shootings in West Englewood and South Cottage Grove Avenue.

President Biden visited Chicago for a fundraising event, aiming to raise $2.5 million after promoting a new $144 billion student loan relief plan earlier in Wisconsin. Facing some Democratic dissent, he’s gearing up for reelection challenges.

The CTA is enhancing North Side Red Line stations with new artworks and planning a South Side extension to create better transit access and economic growth.