The Chainsmokers are set to perform at the Illinois State Fair, with ticket sales starting April 12. An eclectic lineup of artists accompanies them for the event.

Coles County maintains its property tax assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, indicating assessments are in line with Illinois state requirements.

A man was charged with felony aggravated battery after a stabbing in Chicago's Loop left another man critically injured. Ralwin Galito Perez, 30, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals task force.

The "Wrigley Goose" from the Cubs' game now has a commemorative bobblehead available for purchase from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

The official Harry Potter Shop has opened in Chicago, featuring exclusive merchandise, a Butterbeer Bar, and themed areas for an immersive experience.

An off-duty Chicago police officer died from a self-inflicted gunshot at the 18th District station, prompting expressions of condolences and a focus on the officers' humanity.

Visas for seven international students at the University of Chicago were revoked as part of the Trump administration's wider immigration crackdown, with the reasons for the cancellations not fully disclosed.

Ralwin Galito Perez from Chicago has been charged with felony aggravated battery using a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man on March 18th.

Chicago's forecast predicts overcast skies and occasional drizzle with temperatures in the 40s today, improving during the weekend with sunny conditions and highs in the mid-60s, but dropping post-Monday.

The "Summit of Hope" event in Peoria aims to support individuals transitioning from incarceration with services such as job assistance and healthcare.

A cleaning woman, Sandy Hernandez, is charged with stealing $20,000 in jewelry in Glen Ellyn but is not detained pre-trial with certain restrictions in place.

Emergency crews responded to a significant gas leak at Water's Edge apartments in Crystal Lake after a gas main was hit during construction. No injuries were reported and repairs are underway.

A 77-year-old woman died following a car crash in Joliet involving a Buick and Ford F-150, with potential traffic signal confusion being investigated.