A former Illinois state employee pleaded guilty to PPP loan fraud, with ordered restitution in $625 monthly payments after an initial payment of $5,000.

Increased police patrols will target DUIs in Chicago's 20th District on July 11 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., also focusing on speed and seat belt violations.

Jackie Wilson, wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 40 years, may receive a $12.7 million settlement from Chicago for his wrongful conviction after being tortured into confessing by police.

Elk Grove Village police are pursuing a group of e-bike riders who were seen violating traffic laws, prompting increased enforcement and ordinances requiring riders to have a license.

Paul McCartney's 'Got Back 2025' North American tour will conclude with two shows in Chicago's United Center on Nov. 24 and 25. Ticket presale starts July 15.

Chicago has joined a lawsuit against Trump's executive orders that threaten to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities refusing to enforce immigration laws.

A man named Eric Armstrong was fatally shot in the head in Chicago's Garfield Park. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, with no suspects arrested.

Two teens were wounded in a shooting on the Dan Ryan Expressway, causing traffic delays; their conditions are serious and critical. Police are investigating the incident.

Mayor Brandon Johnson celebrates nearly 29,000 Chicago youths employed through the One Summer Chicago program, emphasizing the city's commitment to youth work opportunities.

A police chase in Chicago led to a vehicle crashing into a Pace bus, resulting in 11 people injured, some critically. The chase began in Blue Island and ended near Halsted and Vermont Streets.

Two skydivers collided mid-air near Rochelle; one died and another was injured after their reserve parachutes activated but failed to control descent.

A former DuPage County Deputy Sheriff was convicted of sexual misconduct with an inmate, facing five counts each of Custodial Sexual Misconduct and Official Misconduct.

Chicago police issued a missing alert for 13-year-old Gadiel Acosta-Gomez. He was last seen on S. Archer and is described as a Hispanic male with brown eyes and black hair. Call 312-747-8380 with info.