State attorneys general rebuke Vice President Vance's views on judicial review, defending the judiciary's role in checks and balances and vowing to challenge unconstitutional actions.

Illinois is enhancing clean energy equity, with the Illinois Power Agency releasing Part II of its Equity Accountability System Assessment to ensure underserved communities benefit from renewable energy transitions.

A water main break in Skokie causes flooding, icy roads, and a Boil Water Order, with emergency services working on repairs and schools closed for the day.

A child died and two others were injured in a fire in Chicago's West Ridge; one adult is critically injured, and a firefighter was also hospitalized. Investigation is ongoing.

AIM, a medical device company, agrees to a $1 million fine to settle a federal fraud probe over misbranded gear.

A vacant building in Chicago's South Side collapsed following a massive fire; no injuries were reported as firefighters extinguished the blaze and an investigation is underway.

Two Ohio men charged with a $137k jewelry theft in Yorktown were not detained pre-trial, despite facing charges of theft, burglary, and possession of burglary tools.

Elgin City Council tentatively approved an ordinance to ban the local sale of THC edibles, pending a final decision on February 26, with potential fines for violations.

Indictment charges were brought against two Chinese companies and four individuals by federal prosecutors in Chicago for an alleged trade secret theft from Philips Medical Systems.

Chicago Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee to retire on April 15, 2025, after leading major airport developments.

An Indiana man faces a misdemeanor charge for animal cruelty after a video of his dog in a cage on a moving trailer went viral. The dog, now safe in foster care, was found abandoned at a residence.

A coalition led by AGs from Illinois and Massachusetts issued guidance affirming the legality and importance of diversity initiatives in the workplace, responding to a Trump administration order against such practices.

Chicago is preparing for a snowy, icy weekend with sub-zero wind chills and accumulating snow that may impact travel, per the National Weather Service and NBC 5.