Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs clean energy bill

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed a major bill to address energy costs while adding clean energy to the grid.

• Jan 8

Former Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot announces ICE Accountability Project

Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching an investigation into federal immigration enforcement​ in Chicago.

• Jan 8

"Bear Down" at the W.G.N. Flag Company in South Chicago

Tucked into South Chicago, W.G.N. Flag & Decorating Company has been quietly manufacturing the visual language of the city since 1916, including the iconic but hard to find "Bear Down" flag.

• Jan 8

More than 100 skeletons found in home of accused Pa. grave robber, DA says

Pennsylvania authorities believe they have caught a grave robber responsible for stealing more than 100 sets of human remains.

• Jan 9

Judge won't yet dismiss lawsuit over use of force during Midway Blitz

A federal judge in Chicago declined to immediately dismiss a lawsuit​ that prompted a court order limiting immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, citing in part the shooting death of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.​

• Jan 8

Flash flood warning for parts of Chicago area amid Thursday night storms

A flash flood warning has been issued until 10 p.m. for central Cook County, DuPage County, and northwestern Will County.

• Jan 8

Armed robberies prompt police alert on Chicago's Northwest Side

Police are warning residents after two armed robberies on Chicago's Northwest Side.

• Jan 8

Rep. Robin Kelly filing impeachment articles for DHS Sec. Kristi Noem

Illinois U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced she is filing articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

• Jan 9

Driver dead after speeding car goes airborne, lands on I-55 in Romeoville

One person died after a car went airborne and landed on I-55 in Romeoville, Illinois, early Thursday morning.

• Jan 8

Transgender employee sues Chicago Cubs alleging discrimination, harassment

A transgender employee filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs alleging sex-based and gender-based discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

• Jan 8

Lake County Sheriff's officer, 2 suspects hospitalized after head-on crash in Gary

The officer was taken to an area hospital for multiple cuts and is expected to recover.

• Jan 7

Roseland fire highlights need to replace outdated engines

It's not just those two trucks. Others are also said to be on the verge of breaking down.

• Jan 7

Detroit Pistons win 108-93 against Chicago Bulls

Isaiah Stewart scored a career-high 31 points to help the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 108-93 on Wednesday night.

• Jan 7

Metra UP-W, CTA Green Line services resume after hazmat situation at Oak Park Metra station

A Metra police officer was taken to Rush Oak Park as a precaution and has since been discharged and is back on duty.

• Jan 7

Man found dead near Metra tracks in Libertyville exited moving train, coroner says

Metra officials said a man's body was found on the tracks around 5:20 p.m. on Friday.

• Jan 7

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