A Rockford housekeeper, Frances Carter, is charged with felony burglary for allegedly stealing $11,325 worth of jewelry from a Glen Ellyn home. She's out on bail with a court date set for September 29, 2025.

The DOJ filed a complaint against Illinois laws offering in-state tuition and scholarships to undocumented immigrants, claiming it discriminates against out-of-state U.S. citizens.

Northwestern University professor Nina Kraus went missing earlier this week. She was last seen on Monday and left home without her cell phone, prompting widespread concern and a search effort led by local authorities.

Chicago Police seek help to find missing 3-year-old Amiirah Gholston, last seen with a relative on August 30, 2025. She's described as an African American female with braided hair, wearing a blue outfit.

Chicago added 22 new speed cameras which issued over 91,000 tickets in one month. The city's 186 cameras set a record for a month's ticketing, sparking debate over fairness and the system's financial motives.

Illinois State Trooper's car was struck by a van on I-55, marking the 10th such Scott's Law-related incident this year. The van driver faces multiple charges.

Labor Day weekend in Chicago saw a surge in shootings, with at least nine dead and 52 wounded. Mass shootings were notable, and despite a drop in major crimes this year, the weekend violence mirrored levels from 2021-2022.

A medical emergency caused delays on Chicago's Red and Purple Line trains early Tuesday, with shuttle buses provided and service resuming later with residual delays.

Inbound lanes on the Eisenhower Expressway were closed for a shooting investigation after a driver was grazed by gunfire. Separate incidents of expressway violence underscored safety concerns. No arrests have been made; investigations continue.

During Labor Day weekend, Chicago experienced a surge in gun violence, resulting in 57 people shot and 8 fatalities, including a man named Pepe from Pilsen.

Kraft Heinz is splitting into two independent companies, Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co., aiming to enhance focus and growth.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 23 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting the AFGE's lawsuit against President Trump's executive order, which restricts federal employees' collective bargaining rights.

The Chicago Police Department announced leadership promotions aimed at improving law enforcement, with Deputy Chief Thomas Mills and Commander Elizabeth Collazo taking on key roles.