A multi-vehicle crash caused by a car hitting a deer on I-80 in Will County resulted in lane closures and one injury. Traffic delays affected the morning commute.

A Perry County man received a 15-year sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material, highlighting the Illinois AG's efforts to combat online exploitation.

The Next Gen Capacity Building Initiative is open for applications to train more skilled housing developers in Illinois, offering technical training and financial resources to foster affordable housing.

Darren Bailey's son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren died in a Montana helicopter crash. The Illinois political community has expressed condolences to the Bailey family.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing 12-year-old Alondra J. Ayala, last seen in the 2300 block of W. 64th St. wearing a school uniform. Public assistance is requested.

A man from Indiana faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and armed robbery following a Chicago shooting in August; he was arrested by a task force in October.

Chicago will experience a clear and cool end to the week, with temperatures dropping tonight. Sun is expected through the weekend with highs in the 50s.

Fire crews rescued a horse from a pond at McHenry's Hickory Creek Farm using a sling and rope system. The operation was successfully carried out without injury to the animal.

AG Kwame Raoul and 19 attorneys general opposed the Trump administration's subpoena for medical records relating to transgender care at Boston Children’s Hospital, supporting rights and healthcare for transgender youth.

Isaiah Martinez was arrested in Chicago for a shooting that left one dead and another injured; he is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder.

Chicago police seek a suspect in the assault and robbery of a pregnant woman in the CTA tunnel at Jackson. The victim was hospitalized; police released surveillance images and request public help.

Two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting on Chicago's South Side, in Auburn Gresham, with local residents and a responding pastor highlighting the area's struggle with violence and crime.

Anthony Vasquez-Guedez was arrested for a September armed robbery and battery in Chicago. He faces felony charges and was identified as the assailant who stabbed and robbed a man.