Two Chicago residents were sentenced for sex trafficking a minor and producing child abuse material, with Geremy Glass receiving 30 years and Markita Tidwell 19 years in prison. Their arrest followed a hotel staff's report in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Chicago man Joshua Mims arrested and charged with the first-degree murder and aggravated arson of a 32-year-old woman in May last year; court proceedings are pending.

The Willard Ice Building in Springfield, Illinois, marked its 40th anniversary, celebrating its history and namesake, Willard Ice, a significant figure in state governance.

Chicago police alert about a series of robberies and thefts in north side neighborhoods where victims are targeted at ATMs by someone posing as a security person.

Grubhub has been sold to Wonder Group for $650 million, following struggles against competitors like Uber Eats and DoorDash. The deal is poised to reinvent food delivery experience but awaits regulatory approval, to be finalized by early 2025.

Illinois' IDNR has introduced a mentored archery deer hunting program at Kickapoo State Recreation Area for novice hunters, requiring participants to have a mentor and submit an online application by Nov. 29.

A security guard at a Chicago Family Dollar was attacked by three armed men; an outside shooter critically injured one assailant. The situation is under investigation.

A 26-year-old man, Juan Pio Toto, is charged with concealing the death of his ex-girlfriend found in Busse Woods.

Mayor Johnson and ECRC unveiled a strategic framework for early childhood education in Chicago aimed at fostering equity and community engagement for children's kindergarten readiness.

The Chicago Police have issued an alert for Raul Valdez, 64, missing since July 20, possibly in need of medical attention. He was last seen near the 2200 block of S. California.

A Michigan judge granted custody of Caitlin Tracey's body to her parents amid a legal battle following her death at her husband's condo, with arrangements in dispute.

A fire in a Woodstock apartment resulted in one death, two hospitalizations, and over 30 displaced residents. Firefighters struggled to control the blaze that damaged 12 units.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture has launched the Illinois Product Holiday Box to promote local businesses, featuring an assortment of nine local delicacies and goods.