Inmate Brandon Simonson was found guilty of second-degree murder and a hate crime in a fellow inmate's death, targeting the Jewish victim to join a white supremacist gang.

A 4-year-old boy was critically injured in a car-to-car shooting in Chicago's McKinley Park. Two persons of interest are in custody; the motive is unclear.

Illinois secured a $45 million settlement from CVS Caremark over claims of non-transparent rebate transactions, with officials pledging to hold PBMs accountable and improve prescription drug affordability.

GEICO is expanding with new offices in Chicago and Beachwood, Ohio, hiring for various corporate roles and tapping into local talent for strategic growth.

A 75-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run by a silver SUV in Chicago Lawn; a 29-year-old woman was later taken into custody by police. Charges are pending.

A nationwide outage briefly affected U.S. passport verification in Illinois, but did not cause DMV delays due to a contingency plan. The cause was unclear.

St. Sabina Church celebrated Fr. Michael Pfleger's 50 years of priesthood with a "Day of Blessing," reflecting his social justice efforts in the Chicago community.

Chicago's 15th and 25th Districts are experiencing a spike in commercial burglaries, with criminals often using a black BMW SUV to commit ATM thefts. Police advise businesses to enhance security and remain vigilant.

Lori Healey, a key Chicago civic leader, has been memorialized after dying at 65. She significantly impacted urban development and the Obama Presidential Center's planning.

Twitch streamer Hasan Piker reported being detained by federal agents at O'Hare Airport and questioned about his political views; Homeland Security called the stop routine and lawful.

Operation Restore Justice, led by the FBI, resulted in 205 arrests and 115 child rescues, targeting individuals involved in child sexual abuse and trafficking.

Country artist Jake Owen will perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 8, with tickets available May 17. The event coincides with Agriculture Day, offering an ideal setting for his summer-themed music.

A 17-year-old was shot near a Chicago high school, resulting in a soft lockdown and increased security measures, with the student now in good condition.