Authorities say a Springfield neighbor hid an 86‑year‑old’s death and allegedly withdrew about $130,000 from her accounts while keeping bills paid to mask the death.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a trailer towed by a van on Route 34 in Oswego; police closed the road while they investigated.

Campton Hills police found a woman dead Friday night on the 4N600‑block of Brookside West Drive; officials say the scene is an isolated death investigation.

A Des Plaines man surrendered after barricading himself inside a vape shop Saturday; police say the Tactical Response Team arrested him without injuries.

A 40-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in Little Village following a physical altercation.

City records and federal trackers show roughly $80–95 million in unspent pandemic grants. Officials call it responsible budgeting while critics warn of lost programs.

Relatives identified 26-year-old Krystal Cruz, who left four young daughters, after a daylight shooting in Back of the Yards. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.

Koppers is closing an Illinois chemical plant, saying constrained feedstock from steelmakers, higher costs and aging infrastructure forced the move that will affect about 85 workers.

At a University of Chicago event, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her 'you can't earn a billion dollars' line and tied it to market power, tax and antitrust reforms.

A 34-year-old man was shot and killed on the 2200 block of W. Fullerton Ave in Bucktown Friday afternoon. Area Three detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Kane County prosecutors say Aurora officers' use of deadly force was justified in the March chase that left 19‑year‑old Christopher Lepe dead. The decision closes the criminal review.

Surveillance video shows thieves smash into a Blue Island seafood restaurant and target video‑gaming machines. The owner says he’s asking police for more patrols and may remove the terminals.

Jim’s Original says UIC has ordered it to vacate its Union Ave location by June 30; owners plan to reopen in Pilsen this fall and are negotiating for more time.