A Chicago man is charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly implying he had a firearm during a theft in January. He was arrested and is awaiting a detention hearing.

Cook County is set to approve a $17 million settlement with Jackie Wilson, who was wrongfully convicted in a 1982 police murder case involving police torture under Cmdr. Jon Burge.

A school bus and semi-truck collision in western Illinois resulted in the deaths of three children and two adults. The crash's cause is under investigation.

Health authorities warn of potential measles exposure at two Cook County medical facilities, with connections to recent cases and an outbreak at a migrant shelter. Public urged to get vaccinated to prevent spread.

An off-duty sergeant was shot during a dispute at an Oak Lawn trucking company but subdued the shooter with help from others. He was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Illinois Supreme Court race focuses on diversity with Justice Joy Cunningham fighting to keep her seat and Judge Jesse Reyes aiming to be the first Latino on the bench.

Low voter turnout is expected in Cook County referendums, which decide on various tax measures, despite the potential impact on public services and finances.

Kendall County's property assessment equalization factor stays at 1.0000 for fair state-wide assessments, unaffected by varying local taxing district boundaries.

A shooting during an attempted robbery in Chicago's Lawndale area left three wounded, including a teenager now in custody. The incident is still under investigation.

Chicago health officials vaccinated hundreds at a Pilsen shelter after identifying the city's first measles cases in five years, intensifying efforts to control the outbreak.

A Chicago suburb businessman was sentenced to two years for evading $3.7 million in taxes. He disguised personal expenses and directed payroll changes to hide income.

An 18-year-old, Micahel Cunningham, is charged with first-degree murder in Chicago for the death of a 17-year-old girl.

A 16-year-old in Chicago is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a 24-year-old man on March 3.