An Illinois resident was diagnosed with Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness not previously seen in the state, prompting public health advisories and increased tick surveillance efforts.

Andre Lewis was charged with first-degree murder in Chicago after a body was found concealed on S. Paulina Street.

The article discusses fluctuating weather in the Chicago area, with a mix of sun, showers, and thunderstorms, along with varying temperatures throughout the week.

The Scottish Rite Theater in Peoria is on sale again for $5.8 million after operations by TempleLive ceased without explanation. The Peoria Civic Center is hosting shows displaced by the closure.

An elderly woman, Carol D. Purcell, died in a house fire in Saybrook, with the cause under investigation. She likely succumbed to carbon monoxide intoxication.

Chicago house music icon Ron Carroll died at 57 of a heart attack, leaving a legacy of influential collaborations and hits in the dance music community.

Ex-Waukegan officer Dante Salinas is on trial for the 2020 shooting of Marcellis Stinnette, facing charges including second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.

Illinois officials call for safety measures in agriculture due to drought-induced fire risks during the 2025 harvest season, emphasizing equipment maintenance and community guidelines.

After an armed robbery on a CTA platform, Chicago Police urge vigilance and detail suspect descriptions, including one with a ski mask and red shoelaces. Residents should remember details and report incidents.

Trump honored Charlie Kirk as a hero at his funeral and used his memory to discuss deploying the National Guard in Chicago, despite local opposition to this idea.

Train service in Lake Forest resumed following an Amtrak collision with construction equipment. A worker was hospitalized; passengers were unharmed. The incident is under investigation.

Clashes at Chicago ICE facility resulted in over a dozen protestor arrests; DHS denies evacuation claims, and operations continue amidst confrontations. Trump discusses deploying National Guard in response to Chicago crime.

Chicago weekend shootings resulted in four deaths and 20 injuries, including a 20-year-old man killed after being shot and crashing his SUV. Other separate incidents injured a range of individuals, with no arrests except in a case of self-defense.