The $2 billion Gotion electric vehicle battery facility investment in Kankakee County, Illinois, promises an economic boost to the region with at least 2,600 jobs.

As the $2.1 billion Red and Purple Line modernization project progresses, CTA riders can expect service disruptions this fall.

In the midst of allegations regarding Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin's possible misconduct, the terms of a settlement agreement prohibiting whistleblowers from discussing their experiences remain a subject of scrutiny.

Navigator CO2, the company behind the controversial 1,350-mile Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline, withdraws its application in Illinois amidst ongoing opposition from landowners and environmental concerns.

Earlier today, October 11, a 25-year-old man was the victim of an armed robbery in South Sangamon. Four suspects are involved, but none have been located or arrested.

On October 10, 2023, four separate shooting incidents left four people wounded throughout Chicago; one in critical condition, with investigations ongoing.

In Chicago, a routine traffic stop leads police to discover a stolen firearm hidden inside a vehicle.

Chicago's 11th Ward hosted a catalytic converter etching event last week to help residents protect their property and deter potential thefts.

Two juvenile offenders were charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago on October 9.

Sheriff Dart and the Cook County Sheriff's Office team up with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) to host the 3rd Annual Intercontinental Online Chess Championship, promoting personal development for the incarcerated.

James Jones, 51, faces first-degree murder charges for the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man last year. Arrested by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force, Jones was extradited to Chicago for a detention hearing.

An anti-abortion activist was arrested after allegedly attempting a fundraising stunt by scaling Chicago's Accenture Tower.

Mayor Brandon Johnson readies to unveil Chicago's 2024 budget, tackling an array of city issues, including the police department's vacancies, mental health pledges, and the escalating costs of handling the city's migrant crisis.