Chicago is preparing for the 2024 DNC with heightened security measures involving local and federal agencies to prevent unrest and ensure public safety.

The owner of Chicago-area child care centers, Aleesha McDowell, was sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding Illinois of $3.3 million in childcare subsidies.

Police seek 21-year-old Juan Raymundo Nunez for a shooting on Avenue N in Houston, after he allegedly wounded a man and fled; he is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Illinois health officials recalled eclipse glasses labeled "EN ISO 12312-1:2022" sold by Amazon and local stores, warning they may not protect eyes during the solar eclipse.

An Illinois judge has ordered registered sex offender James G. James, Jr. to be committed as a Sexually Violent Person following Attorney General Raoul's announcement.

Three men survived a fiery car crash in Chicago's Ashburn, being hospitalized in good condition; their car burst into flames after a multi-vehicle collision.

Mayor Johnson inaugurates affordable housing initiatives, appoints Chief Homelessness Officer, plans office-to-apartment conversions with TIF funding, launches red tape-cutting reforms, and fast-tracks O'Hare airport renovation in Chicago.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a property tax multiplier of 1.0000 for Fulton County, aligning assessments with market value as required by state law.

A tragic incident occurred on I-55 near Cicero Avenue, where one person was killed, and another was left injured following a roadside crash, t...

A man is in critical condition following a shooting in Chatham, Chicago, after an argument escalated. A 36-year-old was arrested, and a firearm was found at the scene. Police are investigating the incident.

Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough passed away at 73, leaving behind a legacy as the first Black and female clerk.

Illinois enhances financial literacy education among high school and higher education students through new classroom measures and legislative initiatives, addressing a recognized need for financial education.

Chicago Police are searching for Brianna Blake, 16, missing since April 4 from Chicago's South Side, last seen at 82nd and Ingleside. She is 5-foot-8 with brown eyes and black hair.