The Green Garden Golf Dome in Frankfort collapsed due to a winter storm, with no injuries as no one was inside at the time. The damage is significant, affecting the venue and its amenities.

Chicago's mayor extends migrant shelter stay amidst severe winter, with the city housing over 14,500 migrants and using emergency measures like warming buses. Illinois Governor appeals to Texas to stop migrant transports due to weather.

An 18-year-old man, Adrian Molina, was fatally shot in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. No suspects are in custody, and police are investigating the incident.

Judge Michael McHale has removed Michelle Mbekeani, head of the CRU, from a case over a potential conflict of interest related to a business venture connecting inmates to lawyers.

A former North Chicago officer settled a discrimination lawsuit for $475,000 with the help of CAIR-Chicago, after facing harassment for his national origin and Muslim faith.

A cold wave in the northern U.S. led to a death in Cook County and disrupted events, including political campaigns. Officials grapple with human and climate crises, as the nation faces severe winter weather.

Illinois' Cumberland County sees a property assessment equalization factor increase to 1.0246, while Lee County's factor remains at 1.0000, aiming to ensure tax fairness across local districts.

State Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 11 others, requests the DEA to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III to promote public health and aid legitimate businesses.

Mary Scott, a 61-year-old from Taylorville, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for methamphetamine distribution, concurrent with a state sentence.

Semaron Lawson from Springfield was sentenced to five years and a day in prison for cocaine distribution and firearm possession to further his drug trafficking.

A woman and four juveniles are charged with robbing a vape shop in Naperville, stealing goods worth around $4,400. Police and the State's Attorney's Office are handling the case, with court proceedings underway.

The Illinois State Police, supported by a $10 million grant, are intensifying efforts to combat vehicle hijackings and theft, leading to 251 vehicle recoveries and 19 arrests from October to December 2023.

The Chicago Police Department seeks help locating missing 64-year-old Lance Hare, last seen in South Eggleston Ave area. He's 5'9", 250 lbs, with black-grayish hair and brown eyes.