Illinois mourns the death of former Governor Jim Edgar at 79, who passed away from pancreatic cancer, with a memorial service to be held at Central Baptist Church in Springfield.

ICE agents clash with protesters, mayoral candidate teargassed, and congressional candidate pushed amid protests against immigration policies.

A court order secured by Attorney General Kwame Raoul protects SNAP beneficiaries' privacy by halting the demand for personal data by the Trump administration.

Chicago Police issued a community alert for a robbery on a CTA bus in Garfield Park with descriptions of two male suspects. They urge vigilance on public transit.

A Chicago police officer was injured after their squad car was struck during a chase involving a stolen vehicle. The suspect was captured after colliding with the police car. Both parties are hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

At the groundbreaking of Casa Yucatán, Mayor Johnson, Alderman Sigcho-Lopez, and DOH Commissioner Castañeda showed support for affordable housing in Pilsen, with the project set to provide 98 homes.

Edgar Carrera was charged with a felony for leaving the scene of a fatal accident after hitting a cyclist in October 2023 in Chicago. He was arrested nearly two years later.

Chicago faces a wet weekend with scattered showers and thunderstorms, with up to 60% chance of rain during the night. Cooler temperatures and potential rain continue into the following week.

Jonathan V. Murray from Lexington has been arrested on charges of sexual assault involving a minor and could face up to 60 years in prison if convicted.

Illinois is funding safety upgrades at two Ogle County railroad crossings during Rail Safety Week, with the ICC financing 95% of the $736,000 cost for signal improvements.

Chicago police warn of a man on an electric scooter committing sexual abuse in Humboldt Park, Garfield Park, and North Lawndale. He targets women in different areas and times of day.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the IAC have allocated $16.2 million in arts grants to support Illinois's creative workforce, youth employment, and regional arts.

The search for 16-year-old Enrique Salgado, missing for ten days, intensifies, with community and Chicago police involvement. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt and black pants.