Suburban Chicago schools face closures and e-learning shifts after receiving unverified online threats, with increases in security and arrests made in connection to the incidents.

Tinley Park has banned kratom amid debates over its safety and economic impact, with local businesses and advocates resisting the move, while municipalities seek clearer federal guidance.

Michael Jordan's longtime Chicago mansion, listed since 2012, is under contract. The final price of the 32,000-square-foot estate is undisclosed, down from an original $29 million asking price.

Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining in Rogers Park is reopening after a temporary closure due to construction debris from a neighboring Starbucks build-out, with the owner citing safety and cleanliness concerns.

A man, Lavonte Jones, was fatally stabbed in East Garfield Park, Chicago. Despite prompt hospitalization, he died on Sunday. The assailants remain unidentified and at large, with police urging public assistance.

Chicago police engaged in an armed pursuit with an individual in the South Shore neighborhood, resulting in the suspect's arrest and recovery of a firearm.

Kentrell Brown, 26, was arrested for a series of armed robberies and home invasions in Chicago, facing charges including armed robbery and kidnapping. No injuries were reported despite an exchange of gunfire.

A 37-year-old woman died after being hit by a stray bullet inside her home in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. No suspects are in custody; detectives are investigating.

The completion of Dixmoor's Watermain Improvement Project marks a crucial step in resolving the village's water issues with collaboration from different government levels.

A 60-year-old man is critically injured after his motorcycle crashed in McHenry County. Alcohol and a lack of helmet use are factors in the incident being investigated by local authorities.

The Illinois State Fair reached a record high attendance with over 773,000 visitors, featuring performances by top artists and a diverse array of attractions.

The Chicago Police are seeking help to find Jacquella Simmons, a missing 16-year-old last seen on September 6, wearing a black sweatshirt and red Crocs.

Chicago Police seek the public's help to identify a suspect in a strong-arm robbery on the CTA's Pink Line on August 29. The male suspect stole a necklace from a woman who had dozed off.