The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges vigilance as avian influenza affects waterfowl and requests public reporting of multiple bird deaths.

Chicago Police warn of a series of armed robberies in west neighborhoods, seeking public help to catch suspects involved in vehicle hijacking and robberies on December 10.

Chicago faces frigid conditions with dangerously low wind chills, but relief and warmer temperatures are expected over the weekend with a mix of rain and partly sunny skies.

A Chicago man, Anthony Nee Amoo, has been charged with illegal firearms trafficking to Ghana after allegedly exporting 71 guns without proper U.S. government authorization.

Illinois extends the deadline for disaster unemployment aid for seven counties affected by July's severe weather, following a presidential disaster declaration.

A 14-year-old male has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking and armed robbery in DeKalb, Illinois, after a series of incidents in June.

The Chicago Police Department has issued a news release seeking help in locating Enrique Salgado, who was last seen on October 28, 2024, on the 4300 block of S. Wells.

A counselor was charged with sending explicit photos to a 17-year-old former detainee, leading to concerns about safeguarding practices in juvenile facilities.

A fire broke out at Chicago City Hall causing an evacuation, which coincided with a City Council meeting. The fire was swiftly contained with no significant damage.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with multiple robberies and aggravated batteries on CTA train platforms in Chicago.

A Wisconsin man, Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe, turned himself in and is now in custody facing potential obstruction charges.

Illinois officials and activists are preparing to resist the Trump administration's plan for mass deportations in Chicago, as stated by the designated border czar, Tom Homan. Local actions are being taken to educate immigrants on their rights.

A man was shot in Schaumburg, Illinois; police suggest it was not random but a personal dispute. The victim is stable, and the investigation is ongoing.