Illinois Mega Millions winner still hasn't claimed $349 million prize
The Illinois winner of a $349 million Mega Millions jackpot remains a mystery over a week since the winning ticket was sold.
5 Chicago chefs, restaurants nominated for James Beard Awards
Chicago restaurants and chefs received five James Beard Award nominations Wednesday.
Charges dropped against Chicago man accused of assaulting South Carolina rep.
Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a Chicago man accused of assaulting South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace by allegedly shaking her hand in an "exaggerated, aggressive manner."
1 otter captured, 2nd still on loose after escaping Wis. zoo
Ophelia the otter has been recaptured a week after escaping from her enclosure at a Wisconsin zoo. Louie, her habitat-mate, is still on the loose.
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.