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The world of Henry Darger, the solitary Chicago janitor who became an icon of outsider art after his death, is already a deep and many-chamb...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly dropped her bid to continue as chair of the Illinois Democratic Party amid an intense pressure campaign from Gov. J.B....

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Former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran has eked out a win in the Republican primary race for an open Illinois Supreme Court seat.

A Cook County sheriff deputy chief told legislators that staffing shortages have prevented his department from collecting revoked FOID cards...

The older brother of 15-year-old Shaniya Daniels who was shot and killed earlier this week has been charged in connection with her death on...

Rapper Londre "KTS Dre" Sylvester’s life and that of numerous young men and boys slain on the South and West sides is largely invisible to t...

Officers approached a traffic accident on the 5200 block of North Nagle Avenue around 3:10 a.m., police said, and a man from a vehicle start...

Each year, New Moms partners with more than 300 young women who are looking to improve their lives for themselves and their families.

Some candidates for mayor say the city needs to be tougher on crime; others are seeking more police reforms and accountability.

Heavy rains brought another round of flooding to the St. Louis region that was already recovering from record rains earlier this week, promp...

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"We think it’s wise to take a step back at this time," Cook County Board President Toni Peckwinkle said.

Keely Roberts made her first statement to the press this week, nearly a month after the Highland Park parade shooting that changed her famil...

Lollapalooza's current contract with the Chicago Park District ends this year.

Chicago cannabis dispensaries are expecting record sales this weekend during Lollapalooza, with Verilife running shuttle buses every 20 minu...

Former youth karate instructor from Des Plaines accused of sharing child porn on social media

Indiana Republican legislators delayed the start of debate on a proposed abortion ban Thursday amid days of public division over how tightly...

Lollapalooza opens in Grant Park on Thursday under a hazy blue sky, with fans excited for Metallica and a protest against Mayor Lightfoot's...

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Illinois has the most Muslims per capita than any other state in the country and a report three years in the making takes a deep dive into t...

Naperville suitor rejects rose from 'Bachelorette' and ends up leaving show

Oak Lawn police confirmed the altercation happened Wednesday. The young person had a gun, police said.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said he tested positive for COVID-19 and was in quarantine with what he described as minor symptoms.

Retired Dominican University leader to serve as North Central College interim president