Chicago's Mayor announced the SAFE Transfer Pilot Program to provide emergency housing for survivors of gender-based violence, as part of a commitment to safety and equity in housing.

Illinois celebrates World Trade Month following a record $81 billion in exports for 2024, a 2.5% increase from 2023 and 32% since 2019, with growth attributed to its workforce, infrastructure, and global trade relationships.

The U.S. Department of Education is probing Evanston-Skokie School District 65 for alleged racial discrimination tied to "privilege walks" and related activities.

Darla Smith sues two crematories over alleged mishandling of her husband's remains, with concerns regarding the condition and identity of the remains provided.

Joseph Czuba, a landlord, is to be sentenced for the hate crime murder of a Palestinian-American child and attempted murder of the boy's mother in Illinois.

The Illinois Gaming Board halted construction on the $1.7 billion Bally's Chicago casino due to the use of an unapproved, allegedly mob-affiliated waste hauler.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding Jamie Ponce, a 17-year-old girl missing for over a week from the 5600 block of W. Newport. She is Hispanic, 5'6", 105 lbs., with brown eyes, black hair, and a forearm tattoo.

Landmarks Illinois has listed ten at-risk buildings, including Bernie Mac's high school, a Frank Lloyd Wright house, and a historic barn, facing demolition or neglect in Illinois.

Cannabis dispensaries in Chicago's Portage Park and Lincoln Square faced arson attacks involving Molotov cocktails, with the police releasing a suspect description and urging community vigilance.

Chicago's weekend weather is expected to remain cool, with temperatures in the low 50s, cloudy skies, and chances of showers. Conditions may improve slightly by mid-week.

A man was attacked with a sharp object in Chicago's Loop, suffering lacerations. The suspect is in custody with charges pending; both men are hospitalized.

Chicago Police alert public of arson attacks on cannabis dispensaries, providing suspect description and urging increased vigilance and security measures.

A suburban Chicago man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for cyberstalking a person he met on Grindr, escalating harassment to dangerous levels.