A Chicago family says ICE detained a father who needs twice‑daily seizure medication; attorneys have filed a habeas petition seeking his release and urgent care.

Santita Jackson says Rev. Jesse Jackson is 'doing quite well,' the family's clearest update since his hospitalization and PSP diagnosis.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson disclosed a late-December purchase of Palantir stock worth between $15,001 and $50,000, renewing ethics questions as Palantir works with ICE.

Aurora issued a public notice after tap‑water tests found elevated lead in some homes. Officials say finished water meets standards and will expand testing and replace lines.

A former medical center operations manager in Chicago has been indicted for a $900,000 fraud scheme involving credit card misuse and deceiving sports event participants.

A 17-year-old was arrested after two early-morning carjackings on Chicago's South Side. Police say both victims were robbed at gunpoint and the juvenile faces felony counts.

A 36-year-old woman was found beaten to death in a Chicago Lawn parking lot; an autopsy ruled the killing a homicide. Area 1 detectives are investigating.

A 27-year-old and a 6-year-old were attacked by a man with a sharp object in Lincoln Park, Chicago; both sustained injuries and the suspect fled, remaining at large.

Leiyla Underwood, 16, was last seen Sunday on Chicago’s West Side; police say she may be suicidal and are asking for tips.

Neighbors say foul odors from a Pullman Innovations plant make yards and parks unusable; class-action notices were mailed in December and residents must opt out by this Friday.

Chicago sues the federal government, led by Mayor Johnson and Attorney General Raoul, asserting illegal activities and civil rights abuses by immigration agencies like CBP and ICE in the city.

La Grange village trustees approved converting the Jackson Square Antique Mall into a 39-unit condo complex, despite preservation efforts and privacy concerns from residents.

AG Kwame Raoul sues the DHS and former Trump officials over "unlawful" immigration enforcement tactics in Illinois, citing violence and rights infringements.