The body of Brissa Romero, a 17-year-old from Carpentersville reported missing, was identified after being found in a Vernon Hills pond, with drowning indicated as the cause of death.

The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak in the U.S., offering viewers a chance to see bright meteors, with the best viewing times between midnight and 6 a.m.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's administration grants $10 million for Chicago's network of safety cameras to enhance public safety and traffic monitoring.

Bloomington, Illinois, is slated to upgrade its transportation with a $52.8 million federal grant, funding road, sidewalk, and traffic signal improvements, along with bike lanes and a bus stop relocation.

The Chicago Police will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 1st District to curb impaired driving, enforce traffic laws, and utilize a Breath Alcohol Testing Mobile Unit for efficient processing.

A new pickup-only Portillo's restaurant opened in Rosemont, IL, at 10290 W. Higgins Road, offering a fast food experience with Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches.

The Columbia College Chicago adjunct faculty strike over cuts and budget issues disrupts classes, as students face challenges with replacement teachers and educational quality concerns.

One person died and two were injured in a crash between a Hyundai and a Mercedes in Chicago's Calumet Heights, with the Chicago Police investigating the incident.

Robert Crimo Jr. was released early from jail for good behavior after pleading guilty to helping his son get a firearm ID. His son is set to represent himself in his trial for a mass shooting.

The family of Kenneka Jenkins, who died in a hotel freezer in 2017, received a $6.4 million settlement for alleged negligence by the hotel and others.

Judge Stephen McGlynn did not delay the January 1st deadline for Illinois' assault weapons registration, despite acknowledging problems with the process.

A man fleeing Chicago police after being suspected of driving a stolen car was killed by a semitruck in the Austin neighborhood. The truck driver did not stop and is being sought.

Two relatives were fatally shot outside their home in Chicago by assailants in a gray vehicle; both the 14-year-old boy and 65-year-old man died, with the shooters remaining at large.