After Illinois lawmakers expressed frustration with Chicago’s refusal to allow video gambling in the city, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he’s now open to the idea. Johnson told reporters the issue is being debated,

The Illinois State of Illinois Building in Downtown Chicago has been renamed the Jesse White State of Illinois Building to honor Jesse White, the state's longest-serving Secretary of State, for his efforts as a public servant.

CHICAGO - More than 5.2 million swimming pools sold in the U.S. and Canada were recalled after reports of nine drowning deaths; a popular convention was suddenly canceled, leaving fans and vendors upset; and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor best known for playing Theo Huxtable on "The Cosby Show," died at age 54.

There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families to help with recovery after devastating flooding in Texas.

A landlord who was jailed for decades after he attacked a Palestinian American boy and his mother has died. JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A landlord jailed for decades after he attacked a Palestinian American boy and his mother has died.

Infleqtion, a quantum computing company, will be headquartering its global operations in Chicago at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, with an expected $50 million investment from the state creating new jobs and accelerating the growth of the company's hardware and software workforce.

Storm gave a positive indication for narcotics when sniffing the exterior of the vehicle, prompting a search by DEA agents that uncovered approximately 60 kg of suspected cocaine, as well as cash. The cocaine is estimated to be worth $1 million, Chicago Ridge police said.

Funnel clouds were reported Friday morning in Illinois and there was a Flood Warning for parts of the Chicago area into the evening.