Illinois is launching the 2026 Supportive Housing Institute to combat homelessness by providing training to development teams, led by IHDA in partnership with CSH.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 25 counterparts ask Shopify to combat illegal e-cigarette sales on its platform, citing ongoing illegal activities and health risks, especially for youth.

Two maintenance workers died in a murder-suicide at Dana Point Condominiums in Arlington Heights, with one man fatally shooting the other and himself.

State and city health officials say Candida auris detections are rising in Illinois, with clusters in hospitals and long‑term care; experts urge tighter screening and cleaning.

A 24-year-old detainee was pronounced dead after a cell fire at Cook County Jail; an autopsy is pending and state investigators will review the incident.

Darius Kennedy, 31, was fatally shot by police at St. Louis Airport after refusing to drop a knife and advancing on officers despite a taser being used.

Cook County approved $2.4 million in funds to help small businesses through community financial institutions, aiming to improve local commerce and address capital access in underserved areas.

A 14-year-old was shot twice Saturday on the 4700 block of South King Drive and is recovering at Comer Children’s Hospital. Detectives are investigating and no arrests were reported.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find 15-year-old Lesbi Carliana Tovar Tovar, missing since October 31, 2025, last seen on the 7900 block of S. Ingleside.

A council review of municipal charges tied to a Washington trip prompted aldermen to cut Mayor Thaddeus Jones' card limit and strip dozens of bills from the approved list.

A developer team tied to Harley Clarke and Celadon has revealed early concepts to restore Pullman’s Hotel Florence into a boutique hotel, event hub and affordable housing.

An Illinois residing Guatemalan national was sentenced to two years for illegal re-entry into the U.S. after deportation and prior sexual assault charges.

Clinicians say months of missed paychecks at C4 have prompted resignations and strained client care while state and federal agencies press the nonprofit for records and money.