Storms prompt tornado warnings in Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois
In Iroquois County, crews on the ground said an apparent tornado blew apart barns and brought down power lines.
Highland Park victim family's lawsuit against Smith & Wesson can proceed: court
An Illinois court has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a Highland Park mass shooting victim against gunmaker Smith & Wesson to go forward.
Chicago street sweeping starts today
The overnight winter parking ban is officially over for the season in Chicago, but that means street sweeping has returned.
New Illinois Secretary of State Flagship Center opens in Chicago Loop
The new Illinois Secretary of State Flagship Center in Chicago's Loop will offer driver's license and vehicle registration renewals, plus a host of other administrative services.
Judge extends block on Trump executive order targeting Chicago law firm
A federal judge has extended his temporary restraining order blocking parts of President Trump's executive order that targeted Chicago law firm Jenner & Block.
Madigan asks for new trial
Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a new trial.
2 killed in Hammond, Indiana mass shooting ID'd
The two people killed in a deadly mass shooting at a bar in Hammond, Indiana early Sunday morning have been identified, as charges against a person of interest are still pending.
Suburban former attorney gets prison for stealing girlfriend's identity to defraud banks
A former attorney from Glendale Heights, Illinois was sentenced to six years in prison for stealing his girlfriend's identity and using it to defraud banks of tens of thousands of dollars.
Officials release NASCAR 2025 Chicago Street Race traffic plan, closures
The 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race will be held July 5 and 6 around Grant Park. Road closures, traffic plans, parking restrictions and more are in place.
Mayor helps break ground on CTA Green Line Austin station renovation
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was at the CTA Green Line Austin stop Monday morning to break ground on accessibility improvement work at the station.
Chicago businessman gets 5 years for fraud netting $3 million
A Chicago businessman has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for defrauding financial institutions of more than $3 million.
Suburban sheriff's office employee charged with child sex assault
An employee in the Will County Sheriff's Office was arrested by agents from the Department of Homeland Security and charged with two counts of child sex assault, officials said Friday.
Summer Smash 2025 tickets on sale; Future, Young Thug among headliners
Summer Smash tickets went on sale Friday. The music festival at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview features headliners like Future and Young Thug.
16 new Chicago speed cameras start operating next week
Sixteen new speed cameras around Chicago will go into operation next week in children's safety zones around parks and schools, the city said.
Man robs Chicago Loop Citibank branch
There was a large police presence outside a Citibank branch in the heart of Chicago's Loop Thursday afternoon.