Blommer Chocolate is closing its original Chicago plant due to high costs, laying off over 200 workers, but will expand its HQ and invest in other facilities.

Four Chicago law enforcement officials graduated from the FBI National Academy, a program attended by various states, military, federal organizations, and international participants.

Governor JB Pritzker appoints Robert Vickery, an experienced reform advocate, as Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, pending senate approval.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set the property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 for Kankakee County, indicating fair market value assessments and stable tax burdens.

Chicago Police are searching for armed robbers linked to a series of thefts in various districts, urging community vigilance and precautionary measures.

Three Chicago teens, aged 13, 15, and 17, face felony robbery charges after police arrested them for an armed robbery spree.

A wrong-way driver collided with a garbage truck on the Kennedy Expressway, causing a severe traffic jam and a fuel spill with no life-threatening injuries reported. Traffic was disrupted for hours.

Chicago museums offer free days for Illinois residents during spring break, including notables like the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, with various dates available for complimentary admission.

A Chicago vet and dog show figure is charged with distributing child pornography, with evidence from the FBI linking him to the crime found on his devices.

One man was killed and another critically injured in a Lawndale shooting, with a suspect in custody and three handguns recovered.

The Chicago Teachers Union is set to negotiate a new contract, facing a budget shortfall and aiming to involve state legislature for funding. Mayor Johnson's common background with the union adds a unique dimension to the talks.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist died in Chicago's Portage Park after colliding with a car while speeding through a red light at 1:59 a.m. The car's driver, 21, suffered minor injuries.

Caputo Cheese won a gold medal for their fresh mozzarella at the 2024 World Championship Cheese Contest, impressing judges among 3,300 global entries.