Search efforts continue in St. Charles after a kayaker went missing in the Fox River. The individual fell in without a life jacket and has not been found despite a large-scale search with sonar and drones.

A Cary woman won $1 million from a lottery ticket bought on a whim, plans to share with family and fulfill personal dreams like a new car and swimming with dolphins.

Man critically injured after being rescued from Lake Michigan near Edgewater. Detectives investigate the cause.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson considers new taxes for the city's rich and corporations to address a $1.1 billion budget deficit, including a reinstated corporate head tax and a tax on social media advertising.

A man in Chicago has been arrested and charged with hate crimes for vandalizing properties, including a community center, with swastikas and anti-Latino and Palestinian messages.

Illinois youth can apply for a special deer hunting opportunity at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area and Sangamon County State Conservation Area, with the deadline on August 25.

Northwestern University lays off 425 employees due to a $790 million federal funding freeze, with Trump administration policies impacting its financial decisions and sparking faculty criticism.

AG Kwame Raoul and 22 states sue over a law defunding Planned Parenthood, alleging it harms healthcare access and violates the Constitution's spending clause.

Chicago experiences heavy rain with an 80% chance of showers, possible flash floods, and severe weather warnings, including damaging winds. Temperatures to drop with cooler air incoming.

A bomb threat at Rosemont Blue Line station was declared false after a man's claim led to an emergency response and suspension of train service; the man was arrested for disorderly conduct and other potential charges.

Illinois Attorney General and Chicago file a lawsuit against three defendants for improper asbestos handling during warehouse renovations, posing health risks.

Two Chicago hospitals, Northwestern Memorial and Rush University Medical Center, have been named in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 "Best Hospitals" list.

Chicago Police request public help to find Rolando Sanchez, 74, missing since March 1, 2024, last seen at 8100 S Exchange. He is 5'7", 150 lbs, with brown eyes, grey hair, and may need assistance.