SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan's political career ended Friday with a 7-year prison sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history after he was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.

Authorities are looking for a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery Friday morning in Kildeer.

Frustration among DuPage officials increases as a long-running dispute over unpaid bills in the county clerk's office remains unresolved.

The South Barrington village board has approved zoning variances for the long-proposed redevelopment of vacant land by a religious group that wants to build a church and school.

As Adam and Hasina Taju grew older, they became concerned over who would pass away first in their marriage that spanned over half a century. They'd each save money so that the other was financially taken care of, just in case.

Having always encouraged students to plan for their futures, retiring Superintendent Lisa Small is about to realize her own after a 33-year career with Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211.

A congressional delegation to the Middle East that will include U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will not be deterred by Israels attack against Iran, a spokesperson said.

Were taking a look back at the 2024-25 IHSA school year, by the numbers.

The renewed focus on retail theft from Cook Countys top prosecutor has gone national. States Attorney Eileen ONeill Burke announced this week that a nationwide campaign, spearheaded by her office to target organized retail theft crews, has led to more than 500 arrests since May 30.

Protesters at more than 1,800 locations nationwide, including in the suburbs, will mobilize Saturday for No Kings rallies in opposition of President Donald Trumps policies.

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Thursday returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the grandson of a World War II veteran who earned it while fighting to liberate Germany.

A second annual Hope Fore Hoffman Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, aims to raise money for Hoffman Estates Self-Help Fund for residents in need.

A significant upgrade for the northern half the Robert McClory Bike Trail which runs the length of Lake County from Highland Park to the Wisconsin state line will get underway in coming weeks.

A Mexican national with multiple criminal convictions in the United States is facing his fourth deportation hearing since 2004, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.

Attention cheesecake fans: The Cheesecake Factory has announced that its opening a restaurant at Block 59 in Naperville next week.

A Downers Grove eatery quietly closed its doors June 1, a move that came as a bit of a surprise to its staff and longtime loyal customers.

In congressional testimony Thursday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker accused U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents of terrorizing the states schools, neighborhoods and families.

More than 160 jobs will be eliminated next month with the closing of a St. Charles manufacturing plant.

Twenty prime acres in Hawthorn Woods, a property that has been beset by challenges and remained undeveloped for more than 15 years now is ready to roll.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said Mount Prospect shared license-plate reader data with a Texas sheriffs office seeking a woman in an abortion-related matter as well as another 260 times for immigration-related searches.

A Lake County teenager is charged with attempted murder and other felonies after Lake County sheriffs officials say he intentionally shot a 61-year-old relative in the face with a revolver Wednesday night at their home near Gurnee.

Mark your calendar for Libertyville Days, Taste of Des Plaines, Jazz and Wine Festival at Cantigny, the Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Antioch Wizards Weekend Day, Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest, Swedish Days and more happening this week.

Financially struggling ComEd customers can get grants of up to $500 to pay their energy bills under a new program.

Several new Illinois bills improve biking and pedestrian safety, including requirements for e-bike battery safety standards and fatal crash studies to protect vulnerable road users.

The Cubs finished their nine-game road trip with a 4-5 record after losing in Philadelphia on Wednesday. For a team with high expectations, this trek offered plenty of opportunities to pick apart flaws.