A Cessna 188 plane crashed near Ogle County Airport, Illinois, resulting in at least one death, with emergency crews attending the scene and the NTSB investigating.

An SUV crashed into a CTA Green Line station in Austin, Chicago, damaging the structure and nearby traffic signals; police found the vehicle abandoned, with no suspects in custody.

Ford City Mall in Chicago may be transformed into an industrial park, prompting diverse community reactions and discussions about the local economy and land use.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the fifth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program, with $25 million to support diverse workforce skill development in construction and building trades.

Coca-Cola plans to launch a version of its soda sweetened with U.S. cane sugar in the fall, expanding its range and responding to consumer interest in natural ingredients.

Former accountant Richard A. Mandarino received a 26-month prison sentence for embezzling $1.8 million from a Chicago construction company through a wire fraud scheme.

AG Kwame Raoul leads a lawsuit with other attorneys general to block Trump administration's changes to public benefits, arguing it harms access to services and violates the law.

Kwame Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general filed an amicus brief opposing DHS's plan to end TPS for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, potentially affecting over 60,000 people.

Mariano's is closing three suburban Chicago stores as part of Kroger's nationwide strategy to improve efficiency. Affected employees will be offered positions at other locations.

Chicago Police warn of armed robberies targeting individuals during Online Marketplace transactions in West Pullman, with a young male suspect involved in three July incidents.

The Chicago Police Department is asking for help to find missing teen Dana Rojas-Canedo, last seen on July 20th, 2025, with blue hair and a chest tattoo.

Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore has been sentenced to two years in prison for her role in a bribery scheme involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

A hit-and-run in Chicago resulted in the death of a woman and her fiancé's injury after they attended a festival. The family seeks information on the culprit.