Attorney General Raoul and 18 others seek a court injunction against President Trump's executive order on elections, arguing it oversteps presidential power and imposes unlawful voting restrictions.

Chicagoans are facing long lines at the Real ID Supercenter due to misunderstanding about the immediate necessity of the Real ID, even as officials state that other forms of ID are valid and there will be a gradual phase-in for airport use.

Businesses in South Shore, Chicago are on alert after several burglaries occurred between March 28 and May 5, prompting police to ask for community assistance.

James Hill from Bellwood, IL, faces charges for attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm after being arrested on Chicago's W. 14th St.

Chicago's weather forecast includes a stretch of warmth and sunshine with temperatures reaching up to 74 degrees, and a potential peak of 80 degrees on Mother's Day.

Illinois is arranging funeral services for ex-Governor George Ryan, who died at 91. His tenure is noted for imposing a death penalty moratorium, but also a prison term for fraud.

Illinois Department of Agriculture offers free recycling for agrichemical containers to prevent landfill waste, with the plastics repurposed into pallets.

A beer truck crash on I-55 near Bolingbrook caused traffic disruption with lanes blocked and the driver hospitalized; the cleanup and traffic redirection to Route 53 continue.

Chicago's Little Village Cinco de Mayo parade was canceled due to deportation concerns, impacting local businesses financially and stirring discussion on cultural celebration and immigration policies.

A Peoria apartment complex was evacuated after a stove top fire caused $5,000 in damage and displaced residents and pets; one person was treated on-scene.

A Shorewood man won $2 million from a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket bought at a gas station while intending to get coffee, planning to use the winnings to buy land and cars.

An off-duty Chicago officer shot a person during a domestic disturbance; the individual is in critical condition, and an investigation by COPA is underway.

An 18-year-old Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior died in a crash after prom. Grief counseling is provided, with calls for community support and respect for the grieving process.