Chicago Police seek information on a hit-and-run in Avondale that seriously injured a pedestrian, involving a dark grey SUV with yellow Illinois temporary plates.

Anticipated severe weather bypassed Chicago, with only heavy rain and wind damage in northwest Indiana. Calmer, chilly conditions are expected with a chance of rain and possibly snow into the next week.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul won't run for U.S. Senate, choosing to focus on his current role and its local impact, and refrains from criticizing Democrats' fiscal debates.

An 88-year-old woman named Gwendolynn Smith died due to a fire in her Chicago home, with careless smoking cited as the cause. Firefighters and officials stressed the importance of fire safety.

Two Jewish students are suing DePaul University over a campus attack they experienced, claiming a security officer present failed to stop the assailants.

Catherine Lambrecht will present "History of American Pies" at the Vandalia Statehouse on April 5, exploring the nation’s pie traditions with a post-talk Q&A.

Thunderstorms in Chicago caused significant delays and cancellations at O'Hare and Midway airports and led to power outages and road incidents throughout the city.

Marvin Bonilla, charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI causing death after a fatal 2023 collision in Chicago, was arrested two years post-incident.

Joliet, IL residents were briefly ordered to shelter in place during an "active incident," which was safely resolved within over an hour. Details of the incident remain undisclosed.

A mother and son fell into a canyon at Starved Rock State Park; they were airlifted with non-life-threatening injuries. The father, uninjured, was also rescued.

John Laesch wins the Aurora mayoral race, defeating incumbent Richard Irvin with 52.32% of the vote, promising city unity and sustainable infrastructure investment.

Charges were dropped against Robert Johnson for a 1996 murder in Chicago after a wrongful conviction; his release followed vacated convictions and new testimonies.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has introduced the Vehicle and Commercial Ticket Debt Relief Programs to help residents and businesses clear ticket debt without penalties by June 30, 2025, if incurred before the end of 2023.