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Three people were fatally shot in what Elgin police believed was an apparent murder-suicide, authorities said Friday. At around 1:57 p.m. on Thursday, officers with the Elgin Police Department were called to the 100 block of South State Street to perform a welfare check by someone who hadn’t seen their neighbors recently. Officers forced entr...

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Friday threatened legal action against the cities of Gary and East Chicago, as well as two other local governments, over so-called “sanctuary city” policies. In a news release, Rokita said he sent letters to officials in East Chicago, Gary, West Lafayette and Monroe County, urging them to rescind ...

Chicago sidewalks would be cleared of snow and ice in four zones whenever “two inches or more” accumulate within a 24-hour period, under a pilot program unveiled Friday that one alderperson called a slippery slope and a costly mistake.

Tensions flared at a Thornton Township budget meeting Friday afternoon, with the appearance of Dolton Mayor and Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard causing controversy in the room.

Whether it’s grabbing something on the way to work or bringing home a morning treat before some early relaxation, the McDonald’s breakfast is a staple of the start of the day for many Americans.

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is alerting Illinois residents about a recent data breach that impacted the agency.

A 6-week-old baby boy in Tennessee died several days after he was attacked by his family’s dog, WBIR, the NBC affiliate in Knoxville, reported. Ezra Mansoor was attacked – unprovoked – on May 24 while in his crib at the family’s Knoxville residence, according to Chloe Mansoor, the baby’s mother. The family’s Husk...

Longtime pop singer Jennifer Lopez abruptly announced Friday she was canceling her upcoming summer tour, offering an emotional message to fans in a statement on her website.

The 2024 Ravinia Festival kicks off in just one week, and Metra is offering those making their way to the Highland Park venue for summer concerts a free ride.

Free days are coming up at the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago Botanic Gardens and more.

Longtime pop singer Jennifer Lopez announced she was canceling her upcoming North American tour on Friday, which included a stop in the Chicago area, according to a statement on her website.

Chicago beaches are open, and Saturday officially starts the beginning of meteorological summer — but that’s not the same thing as the summer solstice.

The Illinois State Fair is now just over two months away, with those counting down the days getting the chance to buy their tickets for the late-summer festival in-person.