A judge in Lake County, Illinois, ruled that lawsuits against Smith & Wesson by Highland Park parade shooting victims can proceed, focusing on claims of irresponsible gun marketing.

Judge Manish Shah set sentencing dates for the "ComEd Four" despite defense requests for a delay. The former ComEd officials were convicted of bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, with sentences scheduled from July 14 to August 5.

Four US soldiers died in a training accident in Lithuania, including Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr. from Joliet. Their vehicle was found submerged in a peat bog after a search involving US and Lithuanian forces.

Jason House won the Dolton, Illinois mayoral election with 95% of the vote, promising to address the village's financial issues and bring economic development.

The Illinois Commerce Commission reminds residents to call 811 before digging to prevent hitting underground utilities, highlighting the state's Safe Digging Month and enforcement actions for non-compliance.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing person Luz 'Lucy' Espinoza, 53, last seen April 1 near 4900 block of N. Pulaski. She suffers from schizophrenia, only speaks Spanish, and is missing teeth. The public is urged to help locate her.

Chicago braces for severe thunderstorms and high winds, with a possible risk of hail and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service forecasts turbulent weather throughout the day, easing into windy conditions tonight.

Illinois and other states sue HHS over a $12 billion cut in health grants, alleging the termination of funding impacts public health services and is unlawful.

The Chicago Police are seeking public assistance in locating 22-year-old Guillermo Pesina, missing since February 19, 2025. He was last seen in the 1600 block of Avers Ave.

Kane County State's Attorney Jamie L. Mosser received the Women of Power Award for her criminal justice reform efforts and victim advocacy at the Quad County Urban League's Women's Empowerment Summit.

A 23-year-old man was robbed and assaulted by seven individuals on the Chicago Red Line train, prompting a police alert and ongoing search for the suspects.

Melchor Hernandez Rodriguez, 40, faces felony charges for a triple stabbing on Chicago's Northwest Side, injuring two women and a man during an early morning argument.

The Harry Potter Shop is set to open on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, offering an immersive shopping experience with a Butterbeer bar and themed merchandise.