A homeowner in Elk Grove Village chased off thieves who tried to break into his car while his family slept. Neighbors and local reporting say residents are on alert.

A Libertyville ABA provider abruptly stopped services Wednesday, leaving children without therapy and parents and workers demanding state answers.

A towering column of smoke and flames rose near Pershing Road in Stickney Wednesday evening and was visible from I‑55. Officials had no immediate details.

A UChicago trauma surgeon says Chicago’s pattern of shootings is reshaping emergency care and pushing doctors into policy debates backed by new research.

A hammer-wielding suspect smashed storefronts in the West Loop and Near West Side in pre-dawn burglaries on May 26; detectives are asking for tips and surveillance footage.

An 18-year-old Frankfort resident faces 11 felony counts after detectives say forensic review of seized devices uncovered about 1,000 images and a video of child sexual abuse.

A Cook County judge will hear arguments on June 11 after Calumet City aldermen’s counsel moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Mayor Thaddeus Jones. The case centers on who can represent the city in court.

RNs at St. Mary of Nazareth filed for an NLRB election and say Prime Healthcare fired four nurse leaders days later. Organizers rallied outside the hospital and are demanding reinstatement and a quick vote.

Groupon’s board approved a restructuring that could eliminate up to 400 roles as the company pivots to an AI‑native operating model and reinvests savings.

New body-worn footage appears to show Chicago officers firing through a squad-car windshield during a Jan. 23 Chatham shooting. COPA's case portal says a court order blocks release.

Health officials warn swallowing Lake Michigan water can cause diarrhea and other infections; routine testing and local advisories are in place for swimmers.

Lawmakers convened at the Illinois Statehouse Wednesday for a joint session honoring Sen. Dick Durbin, who returned to Springfield to deliver a farewell address before retiring.

An unidentified 47-year-old was found fatally stabbed inside an East 73rd Street apartment in Greater Grand Crossing over the Memorial Day weekend. Area 1 detectives are investigating.