Software giant Blackbaud agrees to a $49.5 million multistate settlement over a 2020 data breach, led by Illinois AG Kwame Raoul. The company will revamp its data security practices to protect consumer information.

223 Chicago Police officers were recently awarded during the Superintendent's Department Commendation Ceremony for their dedicated service and courageous acts. The event also highlighted the support and sacrifices made by their families.

As Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle unveils her $9.1 billion budget proposal for 2024.

As the Chicago Police Board faces numerous changes and turnover, the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 questions the viability of the current disciplinary process for Chicago police officers.

Chicago prepares for the return of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in 2024 with changes aimed to address residents' concerns.

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith announces his resignation following a damning report on the agency.

Chicago's City Council is set to vote on Friday, October 7, on the future of the tipped minimum wage after a clerical error led to the meeting being delayed.

Chicago sees a decrease in crime rates during September 2023, while the city's police department undergoes leadership changes.

Illinois has witnessed a significant rise in hate crimes and extremism, challenging the state's image as a welcoming community.

Mayor Johnson takes a step towards addressing homelessness in Chicago by signing an executive order to create the position of Chief Homelessness Officer.

A coalition of 16 state attorneys general, led by Illinois’ Kwame Raoul, rallies behind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in a landmark Supreme Court case.

Chicago has been crowned the Best Big City in the U.S. for a record-breaking seventh consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler readers.

The legal team of indicted former Ald. Edward Burke seeks to prevent any mention of Burke's tax work for Trump Tower at his upcoming corruption trial, arguing that Donald Trump is "despised by a significant percentage of the population" and association with him could prejudice the jury.