A 16-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago after an October 24 incident involving a chemical irritant and car theft.

Chicago's sunny weekend will shift to warm, windy weather next week with a Tuesday high of 81°F, and risk of fires due to dry conditions. A cold front arriving Wednesday night will bring showers and drop temperatures significantly by Thursday.

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's onions has spread to 13 states with 75 cases, causing one death and leading to recalls by McDonald's and U.S. Foods.

Kassandra Fajardo-Rodriguez died from injuries after being hit by multiple vehicles in Waukegan; the ongoing investigation has yet to clarify the crash's details.

The Illinois Department of Public Health promotes awareness of lead poisoning risks during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, highlighting the danger of lead in old homes and the state's efforts to reduce exposure.

Dr. Kathryn Altonji, a brain injury medicine specialist at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, died at 34 after battling colon cancer. She was a rising talent, training young doctors and caring for traumatic brain injury patients.

Chicago business owner Steven Cordell has been indicted by a federal grand jury for tax offenses, wire fraud, and making false statements on a loan application.

An Illinois man pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material and received a 35-year sentence in a case prosecuted by the state's Attorney General's Office.

The body found in Decatur woods has been identified as Donald E. Twaits, a missing 30-year-old. An autopsy suggests hypothermia as the cause of death; toxicology results are pending.

Chicago rapper Lil Durk was arrested in Florida on murder-for-hire charges. Details of the case remain undisclosed.

Two individuals are in custody following what escalated into an action-packed evening in Greater Grand Crossing, where the carjacking of a rid...

Cook County has designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and approved $900,000 in grants to support victims. Commissioner Alma Anaya's resolution supports the initiative, with funds managed by the JAC for legal services and advocacy.

A Peoria man received an 11-year federal prison sentence for drug and firearm offenses, after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine, and for illegal firearm possession.