A 15-year-old boy was shot in the buttocks in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood; he was treated and is in good condition. No arrests have been made, and detectives are investigating.

The Naperville Ribfest has ended after 35 years due to financial challenges, impacting local charities that benefitted from the funds raised by the event.

The Illinois State Fair reintroduces its Small Plates, Big Tastes program and Feeding Frenzy event, offering fairgoers affordable sample-sized international cuisines and time-limited discounts on select food items.

Valvoline settles with several states, agreeing to stop its unfair non-compete clauses for hourly workers, as announced by Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson highlights progress in economic recovery through the strategic use of $1.887 billion from ARPA, focusing on equity across various sectors.

Deantione Kellum was arrested in Chicago for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and reckless firearm discharge after the July assault injuring a 59-year-old man.

The article details the recovery of a 3-month-old baby, Jeremiah, who was shot but is resiliently recovering from surgery, as his family faces financial difficulties and safety concerns.

Suspect charged in murder of off-duty Cook County sheriff's deputy, Rafael D. Wordlaw, during attempted robbery.

Venezuelan migrants in Chicago react to Nicolás Maduro's re-election, expressing diminished hopes of returning to their homeland and rallying for change amidst local resource strains.

A 14-year-old boy in Chicago was charged with armed robbery after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint. He was arrested on the 7900 block of S. Maryland.

A former staff member at Elise Flagg Academy of Dance is charged with stealing over $100,000, exploiting an elderly person, and exploiting a victim over 70.

Downtown Aurora will soon feature three new eateries, including Leilani Asian Fusion, Giardino Pizzeria, and Touche French Creole, in the historic Hobbs Building.

Former President Trump questioned VP Kamala Harris' racial identity at the NABJ convention, eliciting criticism from the audience and Harris' campaign.