Family of Loyola student visits Rogers Park pier where she was killed
As Chicago police continue to search for who shot Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, her family visited the Rogers Park pier where she was killed.
CTA sues federal government over frozen funding for Red Line Extension
CTA is suing the federal government over $2.1 billion in funding for the Red Line Extension project paused by President Trump.
Elgin cop fired for social media posts about immigration enforcement
The city of Elgin has fired a police officer over social media posts he made about immigration enforcement in last fall.
New bill allowing state to reject insurance rate hikes passes Illinois House
A bill working its way through the Illinois legislature could mean good news for homeowners and drivers concerned about insurance rates.
Man charged in Evanston home invasion
A man is facing felony charges from a home invasion in Evanston earlier this month.
Chicago man charged with murder, arson in death of firefighter Michael Altman
A Chicago man is charged with murder and arson in the death of Chicago firefighter Michael Altman.
Body of missing student James Gracey found in Barcelona, police say
The body James Gracey, the University of Alabama student who disappeared in Barcelona, has been found, Spanish police said Thursday.
Lollapalooza tickets on sale, daily lineup for 2026 festival released
Lollapalooza tickets are on sale but quickly selling out for the 2026 music festival in Grant Park. Organizers released the daily lineup as well.
Driver in custody after slow-speed police chase through north suburbs
A driver was taken into custody after a long, slow-speed police chase through the north suburbs on I-294 and I-94 Wednesday morning.
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.
College student's disappearance in Spain "completely out of character," family says
The family of a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, Illinois, who has been reported missing in Barcelona during a trip to Spain said his disappearance is "completely out of character."
Illinois governor primaries set up rematch between Pritzker, Bailey
The 2026 Illinois primary results in the race for governor set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey.
See full results for 2026 Illinois primary elections
Candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Cook County Board President were among the races on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary election on Tuesday.
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.
Metra NCS trains delayed after pedestrian struck and killed in River Grove
Metra trains on the North Central Service line were running with delays on Monday evening, after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train near River Grove.