West Town experiences a string of commercial burglaries, prompting a Chicago Police business alert. An unknown male suspect has been breaking into businesses using a rock.

Two charged for a fatal hit-and-run in Joliet; victim Robert Redmond Jr. died last December. James Deal and Dominique Kennedy face felony charges and court dates pending.

The Chicago Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating missing woman Lisa Hwang, last seen on December 21, 2024, after leaving Illinois Masonic Hospital.

Astronauts Wilmore, Williams, Hague, and Gorbunov returned to Earth after an extended 286-day stay on the ISS, due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. They traveled back on a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule.

A woman's body was found in the Illinois River, and the Peoria County Sheriff's Office is investigating, with efforts to identify her and determine the cause of death.

The Illinois Commerce Commission advocates for water conservation during Fix-a-Leak Week, highlighting substantial water waste from household leaks and urging residents to inspect and repair them.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set the property tax multiplier for Knox County at 1.0000 for the 2024 assessment year, ensuring equity in property tax assessments.

Chicago's South Shore has seen a wave of vehicle thefts, prompting police to issue a community alert and advise residents on taking preventive measures, such as not leaving keys in cars and locking doors.

Brad Paisley is set to perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 14, returning after eight years. Tickets go on sale March 22. He's recognized for music and philanthropy.

Chicago security guard Kevin Henley Jr. is charged with involuntary manslaughter after his gun discharged, killing Zulma Calderon-Pacheco at Mansion Nightclub.

The CTA announces schedule enhancements to the Blue Line starting April 20, adding trips to meet anticipated spring ridership demand, amidst Kennedy Expressway construction changes.

Illinois suspended Heights Crematory's license and is seeking revocation for storing hundreds of unclaimed remains and bodies improperly, with the state working to reunite remains with families.

A Chicago family seeks ICE's release of detained local business owner Abel Orozco Ortega, amid a lawsuit accusing ICE of illegal arrest practices violating a court settlement.