Peoria residents notified of high lead levels in some water samples. Out of 103 samples, 14 showed lead above the federally mandated threshold. Actions include additional testing, corrosion control evaluations, and a lead pipe replacement program.

A 16-year-old has been charged with aggravated domestic battery in Chicago after allegedly stabbing a woman. He was arrested shortly after the incident.

A mass shooting at rapper Mello Buckzz's event in Chicago left 4 dead and 14 wounded; police suggest a targeted attack with no arrests yet. Buckzz mourns personal losses, including her boyfriend.

Pike County, Illinois, maintains its property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, ensuring fair taxation across counties as confirmed by the IDOR.

Chicago is installing new automated speed enforcement cameras near schools and parks to curb speeding, beginning with a warning phase followed by ticket issuance. CDOT will fine drivers for exceeding limits during specific hours.

State Farm is raising Illinois home insurance rates by 27% due to losses from extreme weather and inflation. Governor Pritzker opposes the hike and seeks regulatory and legislative remedies.

Manny Rosales drowned at Centennial Beach; his family's attorney criticizes the lifeguards' response, considering legal action. The park district expresses condolences and disputes the claims, as investigation continues.

A domestic dispute led to suspected gunfire and a SWAT response in Chicago's Chatham area, but the house was found empty with no injuries or arrests made.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces a $7 million investment to support tech incubators, aiming to foster innovation and boost the state economy through the Tech Incubator Enhancement Grant Program.

The Trump administration's decision to freeze $6.8 billion in education funds prompted a lawsuit led by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and other states.

Chicago has seen multiple vehicle break-ins and an armed robbery, putting neighborhoods like Printer's Row and Motor Row on edge. Police issued a community alert, advising residents to be cautious.

A 16-year-old boy is accused of stabbing a 31-year-old woman in South Austin, leaving her critically injured; he is charged with aggravated domestic battery.

Chicago confronts a second day of poor air quality due to Canadian wildfires, with the National Weather Service issuing alerts and health advisories for sensitive groups in Illinois and Indiana.