The McHenry County Sheriff's Office concluded its "Click It or Ticket" campaign, issuing 128 citations, including 48 seat belt violations, during the Labor Day holiday.

The Green City Market in Chicago celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking its impact on local sustainable food practices and farm-to-table connections.

Noelle Malkamaki, a DePaul graduate, broke the world record in shot put at the Paralympic Games, with a 14.06-meter throw in the Women's F46 category.

A Chicago man died in a UTV crash in Wisconsin, with one passenger severely injured and another with non-life-threatening injuries; seat belts were not used.

Dennis Haggerty Jr. was sentenced to over six years in prison for embezzling $1.85 million from a Chicago-based COVID-19 testing kit company where he was COO.

Illinois implements newborn screening for GAMT and SMA, advancements driven by family advocacy and medical support to ensure early diagnosis and treatment for affected infants.

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has dismissed viral social media claims of an armed Venezuelan gang in Chicago as noise disturbance, not a criminal takeover.

AG Kwame Raoul and a coalition filed an amicus brief supporting the FDA's effort to block interstate sales of certain flavored e-cigarettes to protect minors.

Stephen Ettema, 40, has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated DUI after a May 2024 incident in Chicago that resulted in a man's death and a woman's injury.

Brynwood Partners acquired Miracapo Pizza Co. from the Crown family, expanding its Chicago-area food manufacturing presence and adding to its portfolio.

Chicago Police Department announced DUI patrols in the 8th and 10th districts. The patrols will monitor various traffic infractions and use technology like the BAT Mobile Unit to process DUIs on-site.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign agreed with the U.S. Department of Education to comply with civil rights laws after a probe into how it handled discrimination complaints.

Ramone Bradley was arrested by Chicago police for a 2022 armed robbery and attempted vehicular hijacking. He faces felony charges and awaits a detention hearing.