A 12-year-old girl, Gianna Lamb, died after being hit by a car in Plainfield following an initial crash involving the vehicle she was in. The investigation is ongoing.

The Illinois Supreme Court is reviewing whether the smell of cannabis justifies police car searches, a significant issue since Illinois legalized marijuana in 2020. Previous cases show conflicting lower court rulings on this matter.

Chicago's city council is considering an ordinance to ban natural gas in new buildings, aligning with the city's climate goals. The proposal faces industry opposition citing affordability and reliability concerns.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Stark County's new property assessment multiplier at 1.0199 to ensure fair taxation and maintain equity across taxing districts.

Marcus McNeal, 18, has been charged with a felony count of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm related to a November carjacking incident in Chicago.

CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr. addresses the impact of extreme cold on Chicago's transit, detailing measures to maintain service and thanking dedicated employees for their efforts.

Illinois State Police's adoption of data-driven strategies in 2023 led to lower traffic fatalities and expressway shootings, with Governor Pritzker praising their effective use of data.

Genesis Silva was arrested for the June 2023 murder of a 33-year-old woman on the 2000 block of N. Kimball, facing first-degree murder and a felony count.

Chicago faces severe cold and heavy snowfall disrupting travel, with a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued for the area, including lake effect snow causing near-blizzard conditions and extremely low wind chills.

A Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at 508 Variety Shop in Mitchell, Illinois, with the winning numbers from Tuesday's draw. The small-town store and its owner, Amber Ronk, are thrilled, and the shop will receive a $10k bonus.

Aer Lingus is moving to Terminal 3 at O'Hare Airport on January 24 to enhance coordination with partner American Airlines, streamlining travel for passengers.

The Illinois Department of Revenue set property tax equalization factors for Coles (1.0000) and Stephenson (1.0380) Counties to ensure equitable taxation across the state.

The Southern District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office collected over $3.4 million from criminal and civil actions in fiscal year 2023, with Jet Medical Inc. settling for $745,000 over migraine treatment device claims.