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Thousands of social media users across the country Wednesday reported some technical problems when trying to access Facebook and Instagram, according to the website Down Detector.

Chicago’s City Hall was evacuated late Wednesday morning after a fire broke out in a mechanical room at the building, fire officials said.

Illinois could soon see a new state flag as part of a contest from the Illinois Secretary of State, which was whittled to 10 entries from nearly 5,000. Here’s when to vote, and a look at the finalists.

After years of delays, the major Real ID deadline in the U.S. is set to arrive in 2025 — and that won’t be the only big license change coming next year in Illinois.

Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger and it is suing the grocery chain, saying it didn’t do enough to secure regulatory approval for the $24.6 billion agreement.

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., says she was “physically accosted” at the U.S. Capitol over Mace’s “fight to protect women.”

New details are emerging about Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with murder in the killing of Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, and while little new information has come out about possible motivation, writings found in Mangione’s possession hinted at a vague hatred of corporate greed.

An “Arctic blast” arrives in the Chicago area Wednesday with gusty winds, tumbling temperatures, snow showers and the chance for snow squalls, which could create hazardous travel conditions, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.

A Wisconsin man who faked his own drowning and left his wife and three children to go to Eastern Europe is in police custody, online records show.

Students at Ronald E. McNair Elementary School were treated to much more than an average Tuesday, being treated to pizza and presents in celebrations of the holidays.

As 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was taken into custody for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, many online responses displayed sympathy for Mangione while recounting their own experiences with the American healthcare system.

The pastor of a Chicago church is making a desperate plea for help this Christmas. He and his congregation fear their annual toy drive, which is one of the largest in the city could be in jeopardy.

As the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan begins to wind down, one of the major questions remaining will get an answer this week.