A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in an East Chatham alley in Chicago; his identity has not been released and no suspects have been apprehended.

Duk's Red Hots in West Town, after almost 70 years, will close for a rebrand and reopen in 2024 with a new look and management, yet will continue selling hot dogs.

Illinois Governor announces Decatur is a finalist for a federal grant to boost jobs, while Springfield gets planning funds, under programs to aid economically stressed areas.

The Illinois AG and Labor Department are supporting Chicago workers in a Supreme Court case against S&C Electric over unpaid overtime and ignored penalties.

Naperville temporarily suspends overnight parking enforcement during the holidays and plans to switch from a permit system to a daily pay model for commuter parking.

An Illinois man received a 222-month prison sentence for meth distribution, conspiring to escape custody, and planning to possess contraband in prison.

A man was charged with first-degree murder for a 2022 double shooting in Chicago. Ronnie Henderson, 27, was apprehended and is scheduled for a detention hearing.

Two Chicago-area physicians were sentenced to prison for illicitly dispensing opioid prescriptions and committing health care fraud from 2015 to 2020.

Chicago Police Department announces a DUI Saturation Patrol in South Chicago, targeting traffic violations including drunk driving, with high-tech enforcement tools.

The Chicago Police is conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 18th District from December 23-24, 2023, to prevent impaired driving during the holidays.

Cook County announces $30.5 million in property tax refunds for over 9,000 homeowners, with Treasurer Maria Pappas confirming automatic distribution without the need for applications.

A toddler was found wandering in Chicago and taken to Roseland Hospital. Police are searching for his family and ask the public for help. The boy is in good health with no signs of abuse.

Chicago is experiencing an unseasonably warm winter solstice with overcast days and rain up to Christmas, and mid-50s temperatures forecasted for Christmas Day.