A viral Chicago high school choir from Leo High School is set to perform on "America's Got Talent," representing their community with hopes of advancing in the competition.

DuPage County officials charge three men with attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor following a sting operation.

A man died after being hit by a train at the Granville CTA station; service was disrupted on Red and Purple lines, but later restored. The incident is under investigation.

The IDOR has kept Jasper County's property tax multiplier at 1.0000, ensuring fair market value assessment, with Director Harris explaining the aim for equitable taxation across the state.

A Chicago man was convicted for trafficking rifles, including AR-15s, in the city without a license and illegal possession. Sentencing is set for October 2025.

Chicago Police seek help finding Brian Brooks, 27, missing since June 7 from the 400 block of W. 97th Pl. He's bald with brown eyes, 5'7", and weighs about 200 lbs.

Chicago firefighter Jose Perez was paralyzed during the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon when another swimmer landed on him. He hopes to walk again, and his fellow firefighters have started a GoFundMe to aid his recovery.

Armed robberies occurred in Chicago's Lakeview and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, with four incidents within 30 minutes involving a gun and a white SUV. No arrests have been made.

A man was injured in a drive-by paintball shooting on Chicago's Near North Side and was hospitalized but is expected to recover. No arrests have been made yet.

An SUV crashed into Sharkey's Fish and Chicken in Central Peoria, leading to its closure, but no patrons were hurt, and the driver was taken into custody with minor injuries.

Illinois Department of Labor recovered over $85,000 for workers underpaid by a contractor on a solar panel project, enforcing the state's Prevailing Wage Act.

The Trump administration has proposed a budget that eliminates funding for Head Start, a program that provides early education, health services, and family support to vulnerable children.

A 21-year-old woman died in a crash on the Stevenson Expressway; her Subaru Forester collided with another vehicle. The right lane was closed for investigation.