A stolen dog grooming van with eight dogs inside was recovered in Chicago, all animals unharmed.

Carbon monoxide from home sources caused 57 deaths yearly in Illinois from 2019–2023, mostly in winter, preventable with working detectors.

A man was shot and killed in a Chicago home Monday night; police are investigating with no suspects or motive yet.

NRG Energy priced a $2.3B share offering and agreed to a $300M buyback, amid a 5% pre-market drop.

Walgreens cuts 469 Illinois jobs in post-acquisition overhaul by Sycamore Partners, citing operational streamlining.

Illinois expanded WIC benefits in Feb 2026 to include more foods and substitutions, improving access and nutrition for 175,000+ families.

The Chestnut Fire Department in Illinois shut down, leaving residents without local fire services, though emergency protection continues via a nearby district.

A Chicago Ridge tow truck driver was arrested for allegedly stealing cars and selling them for scrap.

One died, one injured in fiery five-vehicle crash on Chicago’s Kennedy Expressway Tuesday night.

Illinois joins 11 states in legalizing physician-assisted suicide, advancing humane end-of-life options.