New lawsuits allege a "culture of sexual abuse" at Illinois juvenile detention centers, with 667 total plaintiffs claiming incidents from 1996 to 2021.

A woman was found shot to death on Chicago's Near South Side, with over 60 casings at the scene. No arrests have been made.

A 16-year-old boy was shot early Wednesday on the Near West Side of Chicago, receiving a torso wound but is in fair condition at Stroger Hospital. No suspect has been identified.

A fatal shootout occurred between two vehicles in Chicago's Little Italy, resulting in one death and one critically injured. No arrests have been made.

A burglary crew stole an ATM from a liquor store in Chicago's Dunning neighborhood, breaking in with a red sedan. No arrests have been made; police are investigating.

An Illinois court has permanently barred tax preparer Sir Michael Joseph Davenport and his company from preparing tax returns due to allegations of fraud.

Adam G. Brief has been appointed as the new Acting U.S. Trustee for Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, continuing the work of the retired Patrick S. Layng.

Illinois Veterans' Homes in Anna and Manteno report a rise in COVID-19 cases among residents and staff, following health guidelines to manage the outbreak.

Belleville woman, Felicia D. Harris, is indicted for misusing over $20,000 in PPP loan funds for personal use.

The Chicago Police report a series of burglaries in Districts 12 and 14, with assailants using sledgehammers on businesses for thefts, including ATMs.

Three individuals were arrested in Chicago and charged with felony aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm after allegedly taking a vehicle at gunpoint.

Chicago enjoys sunny weather with a high of 72 degrees, light breeze, and elevated morning fog risk in rural areas. A high swim risk advisory is issued for Lake Michigan this weekend.

Wicker Park's Machine cocktail bar has permanently closed due to financial struggles, while The Fifty/50 Sports Bar also plans to shut down after 15 years.