Chicago will add more than 200 Divvy stations citywide, upgrading downtown docks, boosting e‑bike charging and changing membership pricing with new equity perks.

Two teenagers have been charged in an armed robbery at Mermaid Spa in Pilsen; the owner says one pulled a knife and showed a gun.

Twelve candidates competed March 17 for Illinois' open 8th Congressional District seat after Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi launched a Senate bid. The crowded field mixes veterans and newcomers.

Orion Samuelson, WGN’s longtime farm broadcaster, has died at 91. He spent 60 years explaining agriculture to city and country listeners.

A 20-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound after a crash in Palatine. Police closed North Rand Road near Route 53 as detectives investigate the scene.

A 22-year-old was critically wounded after an argument led to a shooting in Chicago Lawn early Tuesday.

Incumbent Brad Schneider and challenger Morgan Coghill face off in the IL-10 primary Tuesday; polls close at 7 p.m. and returns should begin afterward.

Incumbent Mike Quigley and multiple challengers are on the ballot in the March 17 primary for Illinois' 5th District; returns will follow after polls close.

A Chicago man received 4 years and 4 months after prosecutors say he used more than 1,200 EBT cards to take $1.55M in SNAP benefits and was ordered to repay $1,554,804.

Alexi Giannoulias is unopposed in the Democratic primary while Republicans Diane M. Harris and Walter Adamczyk battle for the GOP nod. Returns will trickle in after polls close at 7 p.m.

Will County’s open-seat sheriff primary pits two deputies against two GOP challengers; returns will be posted after polls close Tuesday evening.

Hyundai Translead will revive two shuttered Joliet factories and bring about 2,500 jobs, taking over sites left by Lion Electric and a former Caterpillar complex.

A Taft High staff member was removed after an allegation of inappropriate behavior with students. The districts inspector general has opened an investigation.