A 17-year-old has been charged with armed robbery and other misdemeanors in Chicago, following a December 2023 incident. The arrest raises concerns about juvenile crime in the community.

Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago faces a catastrophic AC failure amidst a heatwave, forcing the transfer of inpatients and redirection of ambulances, with repairs taking several days.

An 18-year-old charged with the armed robbery of two minors in Chicago was arrested shortly after the crime, with a court hearing set for the next day.

Tracey B. Fleming is appointed as the new director of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission, succeeding Dr. Mary Milano upon her retirement.

Two Chicago police officers and a civilian were injured in a car crash in Woodlawn; all sustained minor injuries. No citations issued; investigation ongoing.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 21 other attorneys general oppose the DOE's weakening of anti-discrimination regulations, arguing it would hurt civil rights.

A federal lawsuit has been filed against Taylorville School District, alleging a 10-year-old special needs student was assaulted by a 14-year-old on a school bus. The lawsuit cites Title IX violations and the failure of the school’s protection plan.

Authorities are investigating after Laurana Talo was found dead with possible gunshot wounds near Woodstock, Illinois. An autopsy is scheduled. There is no perceived public threat.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 extended to four days from July 8-11, with early deals including a gas discount and discounts on tech gadgets, kitchen appliances, and electronics.

Johnnie Jackson Jr., 18, fatally shot in Chicago, causing his car to hit another vehicle and a house. No suspects arrested yet.

National Guard members accompanied their mother to an ICE appointment in Chicago, while Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Jackson were expelled from the facility when attempting to conduct oversight.

Three individuals were stabbed in Chicago's Loop; one critically injured, with the suspect also critically hurt.

A former Loretto Hospital executive is charged with a $293 million fake COVID-19 testing scheme, involving billing for unadministered tests and kickbacks.