Starting January 1, a new law in Illinois mandates that booking intermediaries must collect and remit parking excise tax, affecting online parking space rentals.

A man was critically injured in a daytime shooting while driving on Chicago's Near North Side. Police are investigating the incident with no arrests made.

Brissa Romero, a 17-year-old from Carpentersville, has been missing for a week after a holiday party. Police seek help finding her gray 2008 Nissan Rogue, with a distinct coyote sticker. Her family offers a $14,000 reward for information.

Mee Mah, a beloved Chinese American restaurant in Chicago, has closed after over 40 years. The Wongs' family-owned establishment was known for its egg rolls and retro ambiance.

"The Hip Hop Nutcracker" transforms the classic ballet into a hip hop extravaganza, led by Jennifer Weber and featuring Kurtis Blow as MC, arriving at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre.

A beloved Wauconda High School teacher died in a suspected DUI crash, with his wife seriously injured. The community mourns the loss, and police investigate the incident.

Chicago's 9th District faces a spate of armed robberies, with a red Dodge Challenger linked to multiple incidents. Police warn residents to stay alert and provide suspect details.

The trial for Robert E. Crimo III, accused in the Highland Park July Fourth shooting, is set for February 26, 2024, where he intends to represent himself.

Over 200,000 people are expected at the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage in Des Plaines, where a renovated chapel will be blessed following fire damage earlier in the year.

An Illinois lottery player won $1 million from a "Merry Multiplier" scratch-off ticket sold at Happy's Super Service in Spring Valley. The store owners, Lisa and Fred West, will also receive $10,000.

A 19-year-old man faces felony charges for armed robbery and aggravated battery in Chicago after allegedly stealing property at gunpoint and discharging a firearm.

Grace Manor Apartments project in North Lawndale is set to offer affordable housing options and retail spaces, with features such as a fitness center and rooftop terrace, aimed at revitalizing the community.

Authorities in Waukegan are seeking a bank robbery suspect from a recent Bank of America heist. Described as a white male with a scruffy beard, he escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.