Pritzker signs ban on junk fees, other consumer protections into law
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
2 dead in Dunning shooting, which witnesses say was caught on camera
Two people are dead after they were found shot behind a residential building in the Dunning community on Chicago's Northwest Side Thursday afternoon.
Registered sex offender charged, detained, in groping of 6-year-old girl on South Side
A registered sex offender was ordered detained until trial Thursday on charges that he sexually abused a 6-year-old girl at a bus stop in Chicago's Chatham community last weekend.
Man shot, critically wounded on Chicago's Near West Side
A man was shot and critically wounded in broad daylight on Chicago's Near West Side Thursday afternoon.
Tornado confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during Wednesday night storms
A tornado was confirmed near Huntley, Illinois, during the severe storms that pounded the Chicago area Wednesday night.
Water main leak prompts boil order in Plainfield
A boil order was issued for much of Plainfield, Illinois, due to a water main break.
Chicago set record for tourist spending in 2025, tourism bureau says
Chicago set a record in tourist spending in 2025, the city's tourism marketing organization said Thursday.
Police warn of Far South Side burglary pattern in which thieves come through drywall
Chicago police on Thursday issued a community alert about a rash of burglaries on the city's Far South Side.
Mayor Johnson signs executive order creating Office of Gun Violence Reduction
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at reducing gun violence in Chicago.
Glenview reports West Nile-positive mosquitoes for first time this year
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Severe storms prompt tornado warnings in Chicago area
A round of watches and warnings is in effect for parts of the Chicago area, some with the possibility of producing damaging hail and tornadoes.
Metra unveils locomotive painted for America's 250th birthday
Just in time for the 4th of July, and America's 250th birthday, Metra has unveiled a specially painted train locomotive.
City of Chicago to issue $42.5 million in grants for neighborhood projects
Several local businesses, as well as empty lots and vacant buildings across Chicago, are getting a major investment.
National Aphasia Awareness Month: Drawing attention to a disorder affecting language abilities
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
Lawsuit accuses Chicago businessman known as "Mr. Finance" of running Ponzi scheme
A well-known Chicago businessman who goes by Mr. Finance is being sued by more than two dozen people who say he is running a Ponzi scheme.