Chicagoans celebrate summer with favorite seasonal foods, from luxury picnics to street fare like the Depression dog, highlighting the city's diverse and traditional culinary scene.

A 40-year-old man died in a rollover crash in unincorporated Harvard; he was ejected from his vehicle and was not wearing a seatbelt. The incident is under investigation.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced a new property tax equalization factor of 0.9766 for Jefferson County, affecting taxes payable in 2024.

O'Hare International Airport's Terminal 5 introduces five new concessions, including Publican Quality Bread and Metropolis Coffee, aimed at enhancing the travel experience.

Stanley Carter, 31, received a five-year sentence for his role in a drug-induced homicide leading to Timothy Kim's fatal overdose on fentanyl-laced heroin in DuPage County, Illinois.

Ashantae Corruthers received a four-year prison sentence for her role in illegally purchasing a firearm used in the fatal shooting of an Illinois police officer.

Kevin Marshall was convicted for carjacking resulting in death, murder, and drug-related offenses. He fatally shot Daniel Walter in 2020 and tried to escape in Walter's truck.

David Johnson received a 15-year federal prison sentence for a 2021 carjacking and shootout with police in Illinois. He had previously served time for a firearm offense.

Chicago's forecast indicates sunny weather followed by scattered showers and potential thunderstorms, with fluctuating chances of rain and possible severe weather alerts.

A gas leak in northwest Indiana caused I-94 to close, with emergency crews tackling the issue near the Ameriplex complex and a Bass Pro Shop. Traffic was disrupted for hours.

The Chicago Bears are conducting fan focus groups on new stadium amenities but not the location, while proposing a $2.3 billion domed stadium funded partly by taxpayer dollars.

Illinois expands child pornography laws to include AI-generated images, as signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker based on Attorney General Raoul's initiative.

New Illinois law initiated by AG Raoul and IDHR enhances civil rights protections against discrimination, allowing for stronger legal action and increased penalties.