Lake Forest College student Luca Vulpescu has been charged with assault and battery after an alleged attack on Esmeralda Ramirez, who is urging for more serious charges.

A fire at a Peoria home displaced a family of five, with the Peoria Fire Department successfully controlling the blaze within 15 minutes; the cause remains under investigation.

Illinois ranks #2 and Chicago #1 for corporate expansions/relocations in Site Selection Magazine's ratings, marking consistent top performances for the state and city.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces Illinois' top consumer complaints during National Consumer Protection Week, with home repair and identity theft as leading issues, and advises public to be wary of scams and improve data security.

Bibiano Ruano, a 24-year-old entertainer known as Bibi Da King, was fatally shot in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. No arrests have been made. His death has deeply affected the community and his colleagues at Now Thats TV.

Scientists protest Trump's NIH budget cuts, fearing they will impede vital research and innovation in fields such as neurobiology and cancer treatment.

Chicago Police are searching for Eddie Ellis, a 71-year-old missing senior last seen at 3300 S. Michigan Avenue.

Chicago's weather will shift today with clouds and milder temperatures ahead of an overnight storm bringing rain and a chance of thunder. Conditions might lead to light wet snow on Wednesday, but a significant warm-up is expected next week.

The 25th Chicago Polar Plunge, despite chilly temperatures, raised funds for Special Olympics Chicago, with participants jumping into the icy waters of Lake Michigan.

The 97th Academy Awards feature Chicago connections with films like "Better Man" that were showcased at the Chicago International Film Festival and homegrown talent nominated in various categories.

A man was stabbed by an unidentified female at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago; he is in good condition, and the police investigation is ongoing.

Anthony Avila-Puebla was identified as responsible for a fatal explosion in Cicero, Illinois. He was seen carrying flammable liquid to the site before the blast.

Chicago experienced its least snowy winter in 88 years, with only 11.9 inches at O'Hare, contrasting with historic averages and marking the 10th lowest in 142 years.