The IDPH is advising safety measures for visitors watching the April 8 total solar eclipse in Southern Illinois, emphasizing the use of proper eye protection and preparedness for potential crowds and emergencies.

Chicago fencing company owner Eric Zabalza faces theft and home repair fraud charges for accepting payments and failing to complete installation jobs.

A Chicago-area nurse was sentenced to two years for tampering with patient medications, switching morphine with another liquid.

Four men conducted armed robberies across multiple Chicago districts, targeting seven businesses. Police urge vigilance and seek help identifying the suspects.

A 16-year-old boy in Chicago has been charged with murder and attempted murder after a February shooting that killed one woman and injured three others.

Darnell Magsby, 19, faces a felony charge for a June 2023 vehicular hijacking in Chicago. He was arrested by the Vehicular Task Force on April 3, 2024.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul reported over $1 billion collected for the state, citing high returns on state investments in his office while also addressing crime and protecting vulnerable groups.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office enforced Scott’s Law, issuing 59 citations and 7 warnings to ensure the safety of emergency personnel on roadsides.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul files a lawsuit against Mariner Finance, accusing it of deceptive loan practices, including adding hidden fees and unwanted add-on services to consumer loans.

Mayor Brandon Johnson appoints four new leaders, including Rev. Dr. Marshall Elijah Hatch, Sr., to the City Colleges of Chicago Board of Trustees to steer the city’s educational future.

Three men have been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old and attempted murder in Chicago, including first-degree murder and multiple other felonies.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find Nicholas Muanankesa, a 36-year-old man missing since March 22 from W. Montrose Ave. He is 6'2", 170 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago faces a mix of rain and snow with brisk winds as forecasted by the National Weather Service, with slight improvements expected by the weekend.