The Central District of Illinois U.S. Attorney's Office collected over $5 million in fiscal year 2025 from criminal and civil actions, with additional funds from asset forfeitures and interagency cooperation.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 attorneys general filed an amicus brief to support an injunction against a Trump administration proclamation that could bar international students from Harvard.

Durrell Robertson charged with attempted murder in a Chicago stabbing; arrested by police and a fugitive task force, his hearing held on January 21, 2026.

Chicago Police seek help to locate missing teen Leiyla Underwood, last seen January 11. She is 16, Black, has ADHD, and may be suicidal. Public urged to contact police with info.

Relatives gathered in Chicago to accuse a nursing-home owner of dodging court-ordered payouts and urged lawmakers to tighten rules that force corporate owners to pay.

A loaded Colt Model 1908 was found hidden in a wall beneath Thornton Distilling Co., part of a building with Prohibition-era ties. Police secured the pistol and returned it to the owner.

Nearly $700,000 in grants will help 15 local farms and food businesses scale production and sell to schools, hospitals and meal programs across Metro Chicago.

Aurora opened its first CEJA workforce hub on Tuesday to train residents for solar, weatherization and other clean‑energy jobs. Free training, certifications and supports will be provided through College of DuPage.

The Joliet City Council approved Joliet Catholic Academy’s campus expansion in a 6‑3 vote, clearing the way for turf, courts and a future 5,500‑seat stadium amid traffic concerns. Neighbors remain skeptical of game‑night plans.

A new acai cafe is coming to downtown Skokie — owner Amy Feldman secured a small TIF grant and hopes to open in May.

Divers and researchers are racing to stop small zebra and quagga mussel outbreaks before warming waters let them explode across Lake Superior.

Seniors at Evergreen Tower say months without reliable heat have left them using space heaters and ovens while mounting bills and cold weather raise safety concerns. Residents want firm repair timelines from management.

Fire crews rescued a woman and a child from a Hanson Park house fire early Wednesday; both were taken to Stroger Hospital and the blaze is under investigation.