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.

Chicago grapples with the repercussions of a sudden influx of migrants, straining resources and calling into question the city's sanctuary status.

As Illinois begins the process of registering assault weapons under the new Protect Illinois Communities Act, questions arise about the implications for firearm owners and the ongoing legal challenges against the law.

Amid a real estate downturn, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's transfer tax plan aims to address the city's persistent homelessness crisis.

A report reveals that Chicago Public Schools need $14.4 billion for building repairs and modernization to their outdated facilities.]

As the Obama Presidential Center takes shape in Chicago's Jackson Park, a once-promising project for a PGA-caliber golf course designed by Tiger Woods languishes.