Democratic candidates Eileen O'Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III debate policies on juvenile crimes and retail theft ahead of the Cook County State's Attorney primary.

Davetta Cox from Indiana faces murder-for-hire charges, with allegations of offering $6,000 for a murder. If convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.

Chicago Police are intensifying DUI enforcement in Morgan Park this weekend, with a Saturation Patrol targeting impaired drivers and traffic violations, including a Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit on-site.

Chicago trader Keith Wakefield was found guilty of securities and wire fraud, facing up to 80 years in prison for causing $30 million in losses through fraudulent trading.

Julie R. Williams of Stewardson, Illinois pleaded guilty to four counts of wire fraud for stealing from her former employer, facing potential jail time and fines.

Dreshaune Manuel, 22, of Chicago will be detained pre-trial for a high-speed chase and related charges per Naperville police and DuPage County authorities.

The Palace Grill, a historic Chicago diner, sustained substantial damage due to a fire, with the cause believed to be a kitchen grease fire. No injuries were reported, but the diner is now temporarily closed.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert seeking assistance to locate the driver of the white pickup truck involved in the fatal accident.

The weather in Chicago includes mild temperatures and sunny skies today, with potential rain tonight and a sunny, breezy Saturday. No hazardous weather is expected, and marine conditions are cautioned for today.

Bonhomme Hospitality Group opens GoodFunk, a new natural wine bar set beside Beatnik in West Town, Chicago, offering a food menu by Chef Marcos Campos.

Illinois authorities promote sober driving and seatbelt use for Super Bowl Sunday, highlighting the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Click It or Ticket" campaigns.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has kept the property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000 in Adams County, ensuring consistent property tax assessments for the second consecutive year.

Chicago Transit Authority begins testing a new and advanced farebox system on buses, aimed at improving the payment process and data collection, with a full rollout expected by the end of the year.