Democratic primary battles formally got underway on the first day of candidate filing Monday for Cook County Board president and assessor.

Two-term incumbent Jean Kaczmarek will face a primary challenge as she seeks a third term as DuPage County clerk.

The first day of filing for Lake County elected offices Monday was quiet. Although the majority of incumbent filers likely wont face a primary opponent, there are some wrinkles.

Palatine police officials are defending the actions of an officer who intervened in a confrontation involving federal agents and citizens Monday morning.

A mother and son found deceased in a Palatine apartment Friday appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds and a firearm was recovered from the scene, authorities revealed Monday.

U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly of Lynwood and Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg, and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton of Chicago filed early Monday.

Authorities on Tuesday identified a pair of Chicago residents as the people killed in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night on Interstate 88 near North Aurora.

St. Charles driving instructor Paul Bocska convicted in absentia of 16 felony sexual assault charges when he didnt attend his own trial continues to be in police custody in Hungary with extradition efforts ongoing, court records show.

Sugar Grove village attorneys are asking a judge to dismiss Kaneland District 302s lawsuit to stop the 760-acre Crown Development tax increment financing district.

One person was killed and two others hurt in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near the intersection of Route 31 and Gentle Breeze Terrace.

Democratic voters in Illinois largely suburban 9th Congressional District will have plenty of options when they cast primary ballots next spring.

Democratic congressional hopeful Kat Abughazaleh on Sunday became the first candidate in the 9th District race to release a professionally made campaign video.

More than three years after Mount Prospect approved a $2.5 billion data center campus on the former United Airlines headquarters site, a revised project is coming back to the village board Tuesday.

Who wants to be the next Kane County sheriff? Two Republicans, Two Democrats filed petitions for the post Monday morning?

Recruiting analyst Edgy Tim OHalloran looks at five area football players he thinks will have a major impact in the IHSA playoffs.

Even for those who never read the childrens classics a new exhibition of original art at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville is meant to spark memories.

OHare can be an overwhelming experience for some passengers with conditions like autism but it doesnt have to be that way.

The stage seemed set for quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears offense on Sunday, but Baltimore came away with the 30-16 victory.

Kelly Boscardins Schaumburg backyard billowed with foam Sunday as friends, neighbors and area firefighters joyously soaked themselves. They were celebrating her daughter Savanahs upcoming 9th birthday and a surprise gift from Project Fire Buddies that promises to transform Savanahs life.

Zombies, witches and pirates passed out candy to pandas, princesses and superheroes Sunday during the Schaumburg Park Districts annual Tricks & Treats in the Valley event at Heritage Farm.

What worked and what didnt in the Bears 30-16 loss in Baltimore?

Two people were killed during a Saturday night crash on I-88 near North Aurora, Illinois State Police said.

A blaze early Sunday morning left two apartments uninhabitable with heavy fire damage.

A multi-vehicle fire erupted Saturday afternoon at the Macy's side parking deck at Woodfield Mall, resulting in two minor injuries, Schaumburg fire officials said.