The DePasquale family in Clarendon Hills witnessed porch piracy as a thief stole their packages, with a Ring camera capturing the incident and the getaway car.

Three people died and five were injured in a sequence of multi-vehicle accidents on I-57 in Calumet Park, leading to a prolonged closure of the northbound lanes.

A California federal judge's Nov. 25 order could open bond hearings for thousands detained under a summer DHS policy; attorneys say more than 36,000 cases may be affected. Courts are already split on how to apply the ruling.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke celebrated her first year, emphasizing efforts to combat gun crime, focus on domestic violence, and introduce strategic changes for public safety.

Defense attorneys have filed for a new trial in the case of Sean Grayson, convicted last month in the shooting of Sonya Massey. The motion challenges judge rulings and evidence admitted at trial.

A man was arrested after police say he punched a senior and knocked the person onto the Blue Line tracks at Forest Park's Harlem station. The victim was taken to Loyola University Medical Center.

Warren County received a property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 from the Illinois Department of Revenue to ensure uniform taxation across counties.

American Signature Inc., parent of Value City Furniture, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to the closure of 33 stores, including seven in Michigan. The company cites economic challenges for the restructuring.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 16 attorneys general oppose DHS's new rule eliminating automatic EAD extensions, risking job security for immigrant workers.

An Aurora officer shot at a car Tuesday after a driver allegedly posed as an officer; no one was hurt and an investigation is under way.

The Chicago Police Department reshuffled its command staff to enhance patrol operations and community involvement, promoting experienced officers like Michael Tate, who is now Street Deputy.

Ella Langley is scheduled to perform at the 2026 Illinois State Fair, after rapidly rising to fame in country music with her album 'hungover' and hit singles.

Chicago braces for an Arctic blast with near-zero temperatures and snow, followed by a brief relief with sunshine but persistent cold and continued snow chances.