Juliana Stratton, Don Tracy face off in Illinois U.S. Senate race
Illinois voters have now set the stage for November in the race to replace longtime U.S. Senator Dick Durbin.
What time do polls close in Illinois?
If you're voting in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday, March 17, this is when polls are open and closed.
Winter Weather Advisory extended for Chicago area, Illinois
Winter weather slammed the Chicago area early Monday morning, with blizzard warnings in effect for some outlying areas.
Chicago South Side Irish Parade steps off in city's Beverly neighborhood
The 48th annual South Side Irish Parade stepped off Sunday in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood.
High winds impacting tornado debris cleanup in Kankakee County
Friday's extremely windy weather is just another concern for Illinois communities still cleaning up after an EF-3 tornado ripped through Kankakee County on Tuesday.
1 dead in Aroma Park following destructive EF-3 tornado in Kankakee County
A person was found dead Thursday afternoon in a home in Aroma Park as cleanup and repairs continued after an EF-3 ripped through Kankakee County on Tuesday, leaving major damage.
2 dead after tornadoes across Illinois, Northwest Indiana
Two people died after tornado touchdowns in Kankakee, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night. So far, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 in Jasper County and an EF-3 in Aroma Park.
Man dies after being shot by Chicago police officer on West Side
The suspect was taken to Mt. Sinai with multiple gunshots to the upper body and was pronounced dead, CPD said in an update on Monday night.
Gas prices keep surging in Chicago and beyond amid war in Iran
The war with Iran is causing gas prices to surge, with motorists in Chicago and around the country guaranteed to feel the impact at the pump Monday morning.
Rev. Jesse Jackson honored at Chicago celebration of life
The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
West Side library doubles as community food pantry
The library's regional director, Shilo Jefferson, says they're not just serving the community's learning needs, but all needs.
SUV flips over in Auburn Gresham after shots are fired at police
A suspect was in custody after firing shots at Chicago police officers before crashing an SUV into two parked cars Monday morning in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood.
1 dead, 3 hurt in drive-by shootings within 3 hours around Chicago
One person is dead, and three others were hurt — including a 15-year-old boy — after three drive-by shootings across the city of Chicago within a three-hour window Sunday night.
Suspect in double homicide after Little Village jewelry store robbery detained
A man has been charged with shooting and killing a father and son following a jewelry store robbery last November in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago.
Mourners pay respects to Rev. Jesse Jackson as memorial services begin
Thousands turned out on Thursday to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson as his casket lay in repose at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters, in the first of a series of memorial services over the next several days.