Illinois House Democrats sever connections with Washington, D.C.-based PR firm SKDK after it surfaced that the company had been assisting former House Speaker Michael Madigan, while also supporting one of his accusers on sexual harassment allegations.

Chicago Blackhawks receive approval for a massive expansion of their Fifth Third Arena, sparking speculation about future development in the area.

Two accidents on Chicago's DuSable Lake Shore Drive leave one dead and three injured, raising concerns over safety measures in place on this stretch of road.

A shooting stemming from a family argument in Bolingbrook puts nearby residents and schools on heightened alert, as police on Monday afternoon urged the suburban community to shelter in place.

A 38-year-old worker is rescued following a traumatic accident in Calumet River, averting a potential tragedy in one of Chicago's major waterways.

Under the new ranking methodology emphasizing social mobility and outcome diversity, several Illinois universities have climbed higher on the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 list of “Best Colleges.”

Following a year of absence, Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services in Wisconsin while legal battles about the procedure's regulation ensue.

A carjacking suspect led police on a high-speed chase through Chicago streets, ultimately crashing into a fence and injuring a pedestrian.

In an unexpected turn of events, a Chicago police officer fires at an armed man fleeing from a stolen Tesla in West Englewood, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing debate on policing and gun violence in Chicago.

A 19-year-old man dies after driving recklessly and causing a head-on collision resulting in another driver being seriously injured, raising concerns over road safety in Zion.

A blaze in Chatham results in a firefighter being injured and highlights the sacrifices made by emergency responders daily.

A 13-year-old male has been charged with armed robbery of a 59-year-old man in Chicago, bringing the conversation back to the issue of juvenile crime and its consequences for society.

Esmeralda Aguilar, a young woman from Cicero, gets charged for allegedly battering four Chicago police officers on September 17, 2023.