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.

Two suspects, Robert and Tyrin Norris, are charged with first-degree attempted murder after a March shooting in Chicago left one man critically injured.

Chicago City Council is considering a new ordinance to regulate tow truck operations and address predatory towing, which would allow the police to impound violators' vehicles and permit affected drivers to sue for damages.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 21 counterparts urged the U.S. House to reject a resolution that would overturn a CFPB rule limiting bank overdraft fees. They argue the rule protects consumers, especially the vulnerable, from excessive charges.

A waitress was assaulted by two women at El Taco Azteca in Chicago over a refund dispute for a $50 check. The attack was caught on camera, and the waitress is recovering from injuries. The restaurant’s staff seeks help in finding the assailants.

The US and China escalate their trade war with new tit-for-tat tariffs; the EU also imposes retaliatory duties, shaking global markets and raising concerns over consumer prices.

A 56-year-old man was shot in the neck and crashed his car in East Garfield Park, Chicago. The assailants are at large, with the victim in critical condition.

The Jet Set nightclub roof collapse in Santo Domingo resulted in over 100 fatalities, including ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and singer Rubby Perez. Rescuers continue to search for survivors.

Groundbreaking for Chicago's Red Line extension is set for early 2026, promising enhanced connectivity and economic vitality for the Far South Side with four new ADA-compliant stations.

Four people, including a toddler, were injured in a Chicago crash caused by a driver running a red light. A weapon was found, and the driver is in custody.