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.

Illinois receives $7.1 million from the federal government to enhance its EV charging infrastructure, supporting Gov. Pritzker's goal of 1 million EVs by 2030.

Chicago City Hall insiders donated to Sheila Jackson Lee's Houston mayoral campaign, which included contributions from city contractors and lobbyists with ties to her son Jason Lee's Chicago connections.

Chicago construction company owner Alex Nitchoff pleaded guilty to bribing a county official for tax reductions, with a potential ten-year prison sentence.

Charges against two Chicago officers accused of assaulting a teenager were dropped when the alleged victim did not cooperate, causing the prosecution's case to collapse.

Chicago police officer Karol Chwiesiuk, implicated in the January 6 Capitol breach, received three months of home detention and three years of probation, avoiding jail time.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson requests state assistance to set up migrant shelters outside city limits due to capacity issues, while clarifying shelter policies with Governor Pritzker.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Northwestern University for allegations of antisemitism on campus.

A Round Lake man faces theft, wire fraud, burglary, and forgery charges for allegedly running an online puppy scam and deceiving purchasers. He has pleaded not guilty and awaits court.

A 16-year-old in Chicago faces multiple felony charges, including vehicular hijacking and armed robbery, after a South Side incident. The arrest occurred after a brief investigation.

The U.S. Court of Appeals upholds a ban from the pharma industry for Martin Shkreli and affirms a $64.6 million penalty for monopolizing the drug Daraprim.