Illinois AG Kwame Raoul, with Michigan and Vermont AGs, filed an amicus brief against the EPA’s loosened ballast water regulations to protect against invasive species in the Great Lakes.

Macon County identified the victim of a Christmas Day shooting in Decatur as a 32-year-old Chicago resident. Police say the investigation is ongoing and are seeking tips.

A scrapyard fire on Chicago's West Side sent heavy black smoke over the Eisenhower and closed Central Avenue as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Ald. Bennett Lawson has put the Zoning Committee on hold until Mayor Brandon Johnson names a permanent chair, risking delays to dozens of development approvals. The pause highlights a bitter fight over who controls the city’s development pipeline.

Semaphore Cafe opens Jan. 5 at 3458 W. Lake St., bringing brunch, bagels and coffee to East Garfield Park. The menu includes Steingold’s bagels, Dutch babies and Sparrow Coffee.

Illinois is ending its 1% statewide grocery tax this week, but many towns have kept their own levies. New Mahomet Aquifer protections and other laws add to the mix.

A Bartlett man was arrested after Chicago police tied him to an armed robbery on the Lower West Side. He was arrested in Des Plaines and is due in court for a detention hearing.

Samantha Bragg, 44, was killed in a Garfield Park hit-and-run and her daughter says witnesses may hold the answers. Chicago police are asking the public for tips.

A railroad drone helped sheriff’s police arrest three men accused of burglarizing a moving freight train on Chicago’s South Side; two were caught near the tracks, one after a chase.

Light snow and cold temperatures are forecasted for Chicago with limited accumulation expected, as the city approaches New Year's events in brisk conditions.

Illinois State Fair moves to digital ticketing for 2026, focusing on convenience and security, with recommendations for using smart devices for entry. Lost Mega and Jumbo Passes won't be replaced.

The Chicago Police Department has issued an alert for a missing woman, Tanisha Riley, last seen at 2200 W 69th Street, concerned for her medical needs.

Chicago plans fireworks and celebrations for New Year's Eve 2025, with a focus on safety and transportation options, including free rides on the CTA. Chance the Rapper will host the televised event.