Chicago Police correct earlier information in their search for missing 60-year-old Wilbert Jordan, last seen August 23. He is 5'9", not 6'9", and may frequent Pacific Gardens or use CTA buses. Public help is requested.

A fire at Rivian Automotive's Illinois plant damaged multiple EVs. No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing. Rivian is managing the incident's aftermath while expanding and improving its production facilities.

Chubby Cattle, known for its all-you-can-eat Wagyu barbecue, is set to open at Woodfield Mall in 2025, adding a dining experience to the shopping venue.

Cook County invites public input through "Community Voices" meetings on ARPA fund allocation, starting August 28, 2024, focusing on key initiatives and future investments.

The Illinois Department of Revenue encourages taxpayers to use educational tax credits, with a 25% break for qualified school expenses over $250 and a $500 credit for teachers’ classroom materials.

Illinois invests $1.5 million to address teacher shortages through the JTED Teacher Apprenticeship Program, helping paraprofessionals become full-time teachers.

The family of slain assistant principal Abnerd Joseph is seeking justice one year after his death, having filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged shooter, and building entities.

Off-duty Chicago police officer Francisco Galvan was charged with domestic battery and DUI after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, also an officer, outside a police station.

A Chicago man faces felony charges for allegedly stealing laptops from the Cook County State's Attorney's office.

A man was found dead in Austin with dog bites. The incident is under investigation, with the dogs located in a nearby apartment. The death was ruled accidental by the Medical Examiner's Office.

Chicago police are searching for suspects after shots were fired at officers in the Grand Crossing neighborhood during a follow-up investigation. No injuries were reported, and the Area Two detectives are investigating the incident.

Chicago Public Schools parents express concerns over heat, bus shortages, and contract negotiations, while teachers seek to enrich curriculums, introducing governance systems and symbols to students.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on I-57 in Chicago; the victim was a passenger of a disabled SUV. The driver of the offending vehicle has not been identified.