Chicago residents are alerted by police about a scam involving Facebook Marketplace sales of dirt bikes and motorcycles, where robbers posing as sellers commit armed theft.

Alex Nitchoff, 56, of Lemont, Illinois, pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to bribe a public official and one count of using an interstate facility to facilitate bribery.

A spate of burglaries in Chicago's 12th and 19th Districts has prompted police to advise local businesses to enhance security measures after multiple shops were broken into and robbed.

Chicago faces patchy drizzle, fog, and a high of 38 degrees today, with the National Weather Service warning of visibility issues and potential river rises. The weekend will remain cloudy with slight warming.

Illinois education officials propose a $350 million funding increase, facing criticism from districts and advocates for falling short of their $550 million goal.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set a tentative property equalization factor of 1.0000 for Pope County to align with state law on assessment values.

A former special education school worker, Jon P. Crawford, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor and soliciting child pornography.

Metra commuters faced significant delays on three lines due to an Amtrak signal problem, while a separate incident with a fatally struck student near Barrington added to the disruption.

Robitussin cough syrups were recalled due to microbial contamination, posing risks especially to immunocompromised individuals. Haleon is advising consumers to stop using the affected lots.

A Barrington High School student was fatally struck by a Metra train, leading to transportation delays and a community in mourning. Additional counselors are provided at the school for support.

Chicago police are on alert after a series of burglaries targeted North Side businesses, resulting in broken glass and theft. No arrests have been made yet.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker launches a $3.5 million grant initiative to combat food insecurity by funding energy-efficient upgrades for local grocers, especially in areas at risk of being food deserts.

A Joliet teenager has been charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl in Chicago.