An Illinois man was indicted for a credit union robbery in Rantoul and could face up to 20 years in prison. Multiple agencies are involved in the case, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

A dentist in Rochester, Illinois, pleaded guilty to federal drug charges for stealing fentanyl from patients and replacing it with saline, causing patient distress during procedures.

Raymond Gia Hoang, 20, was arrested in Naperville for allegedly dealing fentanyl after a six-month police stakeout, facing two counts of manufacture/delivery and possession of a controlled substance.

Chicago prepares for the DNC with mixed business expectations and increased security; some local businesses are optimistic while others are concerned about the impacts.

The Blue Angels practiced for the Chicago Air and Water Show, a weekend event featuring military and aerobatic displays expected to attract over a million spectators.

A new $10 million Bronzeville Health Center is set to open in Chicago's South Side in early 2025, aiming to address health disparities with services like family medicine and mental health care.

A woman died at Chicago's O'Hare Airport after being crushed by machinery in a non-public baggage area, with police and fire departments responding and investigating.

The NWS confirmed a record 32 tornadoes struck Chicago during a derecho on July 15, surpassing the previous record and marking the area's most prolific tornado event.

Chicago's Mayor proposes a city-owned grocery store to combat food deserts on the South and West sides, considering strategies like centralized distribution and shared staffing to make fresh food more accessible.

The Chicago Ducky Derby, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois, featured 100,000 rubber ducks in a river race, with events and prizes for participants.

A bicyclist, Carlos Medina, was killed in a hit-and-run in Skokie. Police seek the dark-colored vehicle involved. Witnesses are urged to contact Skokie Police.

A historical Chicago building, once an E2 nightclub site where 21 people died in 2003, may be spared from demolition as the Landmarks Commission considers its significance.

The Book Table in Oak Park is closing after 21 years, with owners citing personal reasons for the decision, not financial ones. They plan to continue selling books online.