A study reveals that many "hemp" products sold in Chicago contain THC levels above the legal limit, raising concerns about public safety and mislabeling.

Chicago sues gunmaker Glock, accusing the company of selling pistols too easily converted into illegal machine guns, which contributes to the city's gun violence.

A woman was found fatally shot inside a vehicle in Orland Park. Police arrived after midnight at Redbud Lane, with no suspects identified yet; an investigation is ongoing.

Chicago Union Station is set to undergo a major renovation with $134 million in federal funding, aiming to modernize and increase capacity of the transit hub.

Justice Joy Cunningham wins the primary race for her seat on the Illinois Supreme Court, defeating Appellate Judge Jesse Reyes. She gained the majority vote and is endorsed by the Democratic Party.

Biden and Trump won the Illinois presidential primary, setting up a potential rematch in the upcoming election. Biden won with 91.4% of Democratic votes, and Trump secured 80% in the GOP primary.

Eileen O’Neill Burke leads Clayton Harris III by a slim margin in the Democratic primary for Cook County State's Attorney, with mail-in ballots still to be counted.

A shooting on a peaceful Orland Park street resulted in one person dead inside a vehicle; no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Clean Energy Connector, supported by the U.S. DOE, aims to help low-income Illinois families access community solar power, potentially reducing their utility bills.

Illinois EPA has referred a case to the Attorney General against Indian Liberty LLC for a pollution event involving oil and brine leakage, calling for legal action and environmental cleanup.

Decatur man gets 25 years for sexually exploiting children, with the sentencing on Mar 13, 2024, following his guilty plea.

The Illinois Department of Corrections introduces a family wellness workshop to help the families of correctional staff cope with work-related stresses.

A fire erupted in Chicago's Bridgeport area, requiring firefighters to take a defensive approach. The blaze was extinguished with no injuries reported, and aid was called for displaced residents. The cause remains under investigation.