A man robbed an individual's cell phone on a CTA bus in Brighton Park, Chicago. Police seek the public's help to identify the suspect described as a Male African American aged 25-30.

Chicago Police issue a warning after a duo conducted violent early morning robberies in Garfield Park and Humboldt Park, using a white Toyota Camry as a getaway vehicle.

Naperville's Centennial Beach is closed after a 27-year-old man was found unresponsive in the water and later pronounced dead. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Ovidio Guzmán López, "El Chapo's" son, is expected to enter a guilty plea in a Chicago federal court on drug charges. His plea deal details are not yet public.

A man's double life as a drug trafficker and informant ended with a 13-year prison sentence after a sting operation exposed his and a corrupt federal agent's criminal activities.

An Illinois inmate, Glenn Bowden, received an additional 7+ years in prison for threatening a U.S. Probation officer and obstruction, on top of his 9-year robbery sentence.

Kevin Krenc received a 30-year sentence for the 2023 murder of Victor Garcia after pleading guilty. The conflict occurred at Krenc's birthday party, stemming from allegations of theft and disrespect.

Illinois has expanded lead exposure high-risk zones, now including nearly all Chicago ZIP codes, making lead testing mandatory for children in those areas.

Pure Lithium Corporation moves its operations from Boston to Chicago, investing $46 million and creating jobs in Illinois’ clean energy sector.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul secured $720 million in settlements from eight pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis, with Illinois receiving over $23 million.

Chicago faced a weekend of unpredictable weather, with chances of severe storms, hail, and strong winds, leading to disruptions like airport halts and prompting safety cautions.

Cook County ranks 8th in the Digital Counties Survey for its tech advancements in public services and cybersecurity.

Illinois sets steady property tax equalization factor at 1.0000 for Wayne County, ensuring fair assessments and consistent tax planning for homeowners.