Illinois reports the first measles case of 2025, amidst a surge in national cases. Health officials emphasize the importance of vaccinations, following the increase in measles after dips during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Attorney General Raoul, with a coalition of 12 attorneys general, sues to stop Trump administration's tariffs, claiming they were imposed illegally without congressional approval.

Matthew Cameron, 40, from Niles, was arrested in Nebraska on charges of aggravated battery for allegedly groping teenage girls in Park Ridge, Illinois.

A 19-year-old man was critically injured after being shot in the chest during a robbery in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood, with no arrests made yet.

Chicago has established a Reparations Task Force to address systemic racism effects and is accepting public applications for its 40-member team with a $500,000 budget.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton entered the Illinois U.S. Senate race following Sen. Durbin's retirement announcement, making her the first major Democrat to bid for his seat.

Chicago Police report a burglary in Uptown, seeking a white male suspect described as slender with short facial hair, following an April 4 incident involving a break-in at a storage unit.

Law enforcement and residents are searching for Kaylin Murphy, a 17-year-old last seen on March 20 in Chicago. She is described as African American, 5'6", with brown eyes and black hair. The public is asked to report any information.

Chicago expects weather fluctuations with sunny spells and chances of showers and thunderstorms, and temperature swings as reported by the National Weather Service and Fox 32 Chicago.

A semi-truck in West Chicago crashed into a building and caused traffic disruptions; there were no injuries, and the clean-up continued to affect the area.

Cardinal Cupich led a memorial Mass for Pope Francis at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, honoring his legacy and role in making the church more inclusive.

Illinois inaugurates the Clean Energy Innovation Hub, a $45 million initiative for domestic EV parts manufacturing and job creation, with TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur.

Chicago neighborhoods on alert after a series of armed robberies with shootings, as detailed by a CPD Community Alert, with descriptions of the suspects provided.