The state raised the income cap for the Senior Freeze to $75K and boosted exemption amounts, meaning more Cook County seniors can lower (or reclaim) property tax bills.

Skokie amended its code to bar ICE and CBP from using village-owned property without a criminal warrant after residents pressed leaders at a rally. Officials plan signage and outreach.

A Cook County jury awarded $12.2M to Shirley Adams’ family after finding negligent care at a Lakeview nursing home led to infected pressure wounds and her death.

A man facing existing theft charges was caught attempting another theft and had his pre-trial release revoked. He stole items from Ulta and Nordstrom Rack stores. The issue raises concerns about the Safe-T-Act and pre-trial release policies.

A series of burglaries in South Shore, Chicago, prompt police to issue a community alert, advising residents to report suspicious activities and to cooperate with investigations.

Illinois introduces digital IDs and driver's licenses for iPhone users, with plans to expand to other devices. The move is aimed at modernizing governance and simplifying transactions while maintaining security and privacy.

Chicago Police are seeking information on Mia Bennett, missing since November 15, 2025, described as a 29-year-old Black woman with a distinctive back tattoo.

Former Illinois DHS employee Billy R. Ruple Jr. was sentenced to 20 years for disseminating child sexual abuse material. Attorney General Kwame Raoul and law enforcement collaborated in the conviction.

Police released images after a 15‑year‑old was robbed at gunpoint on a Green Line train in Englewood. Detectives are asking riders to review the photos and share tips.

Insurance bills are spiking across Chicago after basement floods and carrier rate increases. Local reporting shows repair bills in the tens of thousands and a fresh legal fight over insurer data.

A man was critically wounded in a CPD-involved shooting in Washington Park, Chicago. COPA is investigating the incident with no officer injuries reported.

A man, 45, was fatally struck by a van in a hit-and-run in Morgan Park, Chicago. The incident occurred Monday afternoon, with no arrests made; CPD is investigating.

National Guard troops from Texas and California are set to return from their deployments in Illinois and Oregon, with legal challenges affecting the federal use of troops in cities.