Andre Simmons faces charges for a Chicago robbery and battery case, with additional traffic violations; arrested on Valentine's Day, his hearing was today.

Illinois offers free tax preparation assistance for low-income residents and seniors through IRS-certified volunteers, aimed at simplifying state and federal tax filing processes.

A man was fatally shot outside his home on Chicago's Far South Side. He died after multiple gunshot wounds, and no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

A Highland Park woman was charged with human trafficking and involuntary servitude involving four immigrants from Mexico after a joint law enforcement operation.

The Illinois EPA announces a fourth round of grants totaling $6.5 million to help local governments inventory lead service lines for replacement, with an April 2024 deadline looming.

Brianna Owens from Chicago has been charged with a felony for allegedly attacking another woman in the South Loop.

A Chicago man was charged with attempted murder and other felonies after a stabbing incident and attempted robbery.

Chicago sees a sharp rise in newborn syphilis cases, doubling from 2020 to 2022, posing severe health risks and highlighting racial disparities in healthcare.

HUD awards $2 million to Chicago's low-income family support program from a $128 million national fund, focusing on financial independence through savings and self-reliance coaching.

Anniversary of the 1933 assassination attempt on FDR and the death of Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak is recalled, along with Nat King Cole's 1965 death. Historical events, women's rights milestones, and the 1961 Sabena Airlines crash are also noted.

Jupiter Magazine, a new online platform by Camille Bacon and Daria Simone Harper, aims to reshape art criticism through a Black diasporic lens, free from corporate influences, and fostering a creative and caring critical community.

The Blackhawks have the NHL's best penalty kill rate since Jan 5, but still struggle overall without Connor Bedard. Jaycob Megna looks forward to playing at Wrigley Field for the Winter Classic.

A man was stabbed during a robbery attempt in Chicago's Loop, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests were made, but detectives are investigating.