TSA agents confiscated 122 guns at Chicago's airports in 2023, marking a slight drop from 2022, but setting a record at Midway with 50 firearms seized. Penalties for violations include fines and loss of PreCheck privileges.

Heather Mack, who served seven years in Bali for her mother's murder, faces a possible additional 28-year US sentence recommended by prosecutors for conspiracy and obstruction of justice.

Mayors in the Chicago area are meeting to devise a joint strategy for handling the influx of migrants, discussing regional coordination and bus ordinances amidst rising numbers from the southern border.

Illinois saw a 49% increase in out-of-state patients seeking abortions following the 2022 Roe v. Wade overturn, with nearly 17,000 people traveling there.

A federal jury deliberates the case of six alleged Chicago gang members charged with the 2020 murder of rapper FBG Duck after a nearly three-month trial.

Barack Obama penned an essay honoring Michael Jordan for the Chicago Bulls' Ring of Honor, placing him among the most impactful athletes such as Ruth, Robinson, and Ali. Other celebrities have also written tributes for Bulls legends.

Chicago's Little Village now has a shelter for asylum seekers, opened by the Illinois government, providing housing and self-sufficiency services to about 220 people.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker highlights the state's economic growth, particularly in the tech industry, with achievements like the Salesforce Tower in Chicago, and significant investments in various sectors.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul obtained a $335,000 settlement from trucking companies for wage theft, enforcing state wage laws and benefiting affected drivers.

Two 17-year-old males have been charged by the Chicago Police Department with aggravated vehicular hijacking, officials said...

A winter storm watch is in effect for Chicago, with a forecast of heavy snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph, potentially impacting commutes and leading to blizzard conditions.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces a $28 million investment in statewide park improvements as part of the Rebuild Illinois program, aiming to enhance local recreation and infrastructure.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a group of 14 attorneys general support New Jersey's efforts to limit private immigrant detention centers, challenging a lower court ruling in favor of CoreCivic.