A federal jury awarded $750,000 to a boy beaten by a teacher and her acquaintance at a Chicago Public School with leather belts, resulting in psychological trauma.

A man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars in Norwood Park, Chicago. He suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Area Five detectives are investigating the incident.

A 63-year-old woman died in an apartment fire in Chicago's Austin neighborhood Wednesday night; her identity has not been released and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

A motorcyclist died in a crash with a truck in Cicero, causing extensive road closures for investigation. The incident occurred at 5:40 a.m. on Cicero Avenue.

Kane County Sheriff's Office launches an in-house Small Business Development Center to aid inmates in entrepreneurship, potentially reducing recidivism rates.

Lake County unveiled a new solar array expected to generate 1,452,000 kWh yearly, equivalent to powering 200 homes, as part of its climate change combat and sustainability goals.

Executives of a mental health foundation, Summer Matheson and Terrence Ewing, received federal prison sentences for defrauding Medicaid of $2.5 million.

Naperville bar and restaurant owners are requesting the city council lift a 15-year ban on video gambling, claiming economic hardship and competition. The council has not yet signaled a readiness to change the ban.

Oak Park will charge a 25-cent fee per kWh for EV charging to support their climate goals and maintain infrastructure, aligning with the Park District's charge.

Chicago Police will increase patrols in the 25th District to curb impaired driving, starting Friday evening and including speed detection and a BAT Mobile Unit.

Julian Mayweathers, 18, was arrested and charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery/great bodily harm in Chicago, set to appear in court on September 19, 2024.

Marshal Shepherd, 19, was arrested for stabbing two women in a home invasion and charged with attempted murder and home invasion with a weapon in Chicago.

Oak Street Health is paying $60 million to settle claims it offered kickbacks to insurance agents for Medicare patient referrals, violating the Anti-Kickback Statute.