A 20-year-old from Peoria received a 41-month prison sentence for possession of a machine gun used in a drive-by shooting and a subsequent high-speed chase.

An East St. Louis man was sentenced to over 8 years for drug-related charges and money laundering, involving over $1.2 million and 550 kilograms of marijuana.

Chicago's Grand Crossing businesses are on high alert after a series of burglaries, with police seeking leads and advising increased security measures.

Indiana man Matt Reum thanks supporters from hospital after surviving six days trapped under truck wreckage, losing a leg, and sustaining other injuries.

Joe Weber's Four Star Mushrooms is reshaping Chicago's culinary scene by supplying high-quality, sustainably grown mushrooms to top eateries, with plans for community engagement and environmental initiatives.

A shopper in Chicago won $500,000 from a Powerball ticket bought at a local Jewel Osco store. The winning ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball.

Harris County deputies detained Bryan Vanorden, who was wanted on a controlled substance warrant, after community tips. He was arrested and his bond was set at $1,500.00 by the 339th District Court.

Select Chicago museums and attractions offer free admission on certain days during winter for Illinois residents, including the Brookfield Zoo, Shedd Aquarium, and Field Museum.

Chicago's recycling program allows residents to drop off Christmas trees for conversion into mulch at 27 locations from Jan. 6-20, with free mulch available at six spots starting Jan. 8.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame releases limited-edition university mascot bobbleheads in celebration of National Bobblehead Day, along with a special Jake Arrieta figure.

Grubhub awarded microgrants to 64 Chicago nonprofits to combat food scarcity through its Full Plate Program, with each organization receiving up to $10,000.

Terrence Clyne was charged with a hate crime after he assaulted and made racially charged remarks to his Palestinian neighbor over a garbage bin dispute in Orland Park.

Anthony Beale withdrew from the race for 9th Ward Democratic Committee leader after signature issues. Cleopatra Draper plans to pursue a write-in candidacy.