Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke celebrated her first year, emphasizing efforts to combat gun crime, focus on domestic violence, and introduce strategic changes for public safety.

Defense attorneys have filed for a new trial in the case of Sean Grayson, convicted last month in the shooting of Sonya Massey. The motion challenges judge rulings and evidence admitted at trial.

A man was arrested after police say he punched a senior and knocked the person onto the Blue Line tracks at Forest Park's Harlem station. The victim was taken to Loyola University Medical Center.

Warren County received a property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 from the Illinois Department of Revenue to ensure uniform taxation across counties.

American Signature Inc., parent of Value City Furniture, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to the closure of 33 stores, including seven in Michigan. The company cites economic challenges for the restructuring.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 16 attorneys general oppose DHS's new rule eliminating automatic EAD extensions, risking job security for immigrant workers.

An Aurora officer shot at a car Tuesday after a driver allegedly posed as an officer; no one was hurt and an investigation is under way.

The Chicago Police Department reshuffled its command staff to enhance patrol operations and community involvement, promoting experienced officers like Michael Tate, who is now Street Deputy.

Ella Langley is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair, after rapidly rising to fame in country music with her album 'hungover' and hit singles.

Chicago braces for an Arctic blast with near-zero temperatures and snow, followed by a brief relief with sunshine but persistent cold and continued snow chances.

A City Council committee will consider an ordinance to fold the independent Chicago Housing Trust into the Department of Housing, transferring assets and oversight to the city. The hearing is set for Wednesday.

Schaumburg officials are weighing a TIF extension that could fund bridge and utility work to help a scaled‑down housing plan for the 33‑acre Loeber Farm move forward.

Asador Bastian was named North America’s top steak restaurant in a new ranking, lifting River North and several Chicago steakhouses onto the continental map.