Chicago's mild winter allowed the Department of Transportation to fill over 143,000 potholes, improving city streets and preparing for further road maintenance.

The Chicago Police Department seeks to fire Sgt. Vitellaro for kneeling on a teen's back, an act caught on video in 2022, leading to charges of excessive force and false statements.

An Illinois man was arrested for assaulting police with a "Trump" flag during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. He faces felonies and misdemeanors for his actions.

Aldi plans to invest $9 billion to open 800 new stores by 2028, focusing on the Northeast, Midwest, and Southern California, with some Winn-Dixie and Harveys stores rebranded to Aldi in the South.

A Schaumburg man faces felony charges for human smuggling after a car chase near the Arizona border led to the capture of two undocumented immigrants in a stolen vehicle.

Wind Creek Casino and Hotel prepares to open in Chicago's south suburbs late summer, offering job opportunities and community benefits amid a crowded gambling market.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has maintained Moultrie County's property tax equalization factor at 1.0000, ensuring tax equity among property owners.

A 17-year-old has been charged with several felony burglary counts in Chicago after his arrest on March 7, linked to a series of break-ins starting in 2023.

Chicago reports two measles cases, the first since 2019, with one at a migrant shelter. Health officials are tracing exposures and urging vaccinations.

Illinois legislature has passed a bill for a hybrid elected Chicago school board, awaiting Governor Pritzker's signature. The plan has sparked debate over its democratic nature and influence of the Chicago Teacher's Union.

The Church of Scientology opened a new center in South Loop, Chicago, causing unease among Columbia College students and residents due to its grand event and close proximity to dorms.

Chicago food pantries struggle with increased demand due to an influx of migrants, soaring food prices, and the end of pandemic relief, leading to rationing and potential turnaways.

Two men were shot, one fatally, on Chicago's Southwest Side in a drive-by incident involving a tan SUV. Police are seeking suspects, with one victim deceased and the other critically injured.