The federal government is accusing Advocate Aurora of religious discrimination for its firing of a nurse who refused to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Passengers at OHare and Midway will grow by 6% over 2024, and the tollways busiest day is forecast to be Tuesday, Dec. 23.

A house fire near Spring Grove has killed one woman and critically injured another, Fox Lake Fire Chief Ed Lescher said.

An Elgin man pleaded guilty Friday to gunrunning and was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

A Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger promises transcontinental freight empire. But an early analysis shows an 8% freight spike in one village.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the start of an operation to eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites in Syria following the deaths of three U.S. citizens.

Volunteers brought holiday cheer to more than 300 families Friday by distributing holiday gifts and food at the Salvation Army Community Center in Des Plaines.

Illinois Superintendent of Education Tony Sanders cautioned members of the State Board of Education Wednesday not to get their hopes up for any big increase in K-12 school funding next year.

Upgrades to two fire stations are the likeliest building improvements to follow the complete replacement of Schaumburgs village hall and police station in the villages revised $453 million, five-year capital plan.

Operators of suburban pet rescue and adoption agencies recommend against gifting pets for the holidays for multiple reasons.

It's December and athletic directors and high school football coaches are still trying to sort out the new meaning of the increases in state playoff qualifiers.

Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia urged Springfield legislators to support the Bears request for a property tax break and public infrastructure funding, arguing that losing the team would be a dark day for Illinois.

Growing public frustration regarding immigration enforcement activities in Elgin erupted during Wednesdays city council meeting, with shouts and chants from the audience that resulted in the chamber being cleared twice.

Plans for Buffalo Groves Chase Plaza revealed this week call for a complete overhaul of the moribund shopping center that was left with a gaping hole after the exit of a Dominicks grocery store more than a decade ago.

The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission unanimously denied a third request Tuesday from developer Shodeen to demolish a circa-1840 former blacksmith shop after a 90-minute public hearing.

Suburban painters, crafters and other artists who want to show off their skills can apply for the 2026 maker-in-residence program at Wheelings Indian Trails Public Library.

A Cook County judge detained the Niles man charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his former girlfriend on Dec. 16 in a Schaumburg parking lot.

Palatine Township trustees this week approved a $1.65 million tax levy for its community mental health board.

The president and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank has been named 2025 Food Bank Leader of the Year by a national trade publication.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of Wednesdays fatal plane crash at DuPage Airport in West Chicago.

An Arlington Heights 1st-grader with a rare genetic condition enjoyed a dream weekend, courtesy of the Chicago Bears.

The Light the World Giving Machines are back at the Fox Valley Mall for a third year. The vending-style machines allow people to donate to local and national charities.

A Niles man is set to appear in court Thursday on allegations he stabbed a former girlfriend to death Tuesday in Schaumburg.

Stymied by hopes of a property tax break and infrastructure dollars for a new stadium and entertainment complex in Arlington Heights, Chicago Bears officials Wednesday expanded their stadium search across state lines to Northwest Indiana.

Elk Grove Villages 16th summer concert series featuring Jake Owen, Fitz and the Tantrums, Foreigner, Smash Mouth and Air Supply will cost $1.1 million - the towns priciest ever.