The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Illinois has seen an “alarming increase” in anti-Arabism, Islamophobia and antisemitism, the Democratic governor said, noting “online hatred has skyrocketed” on social media and mosques, synagogues and places of worship are being targeted across the country.

The Chicago Bears (2-5) defeated the Las Vegas Raiders (3-4), 30-12, on Sunday. It marked the team's first home win since Sept. 25, 2022, and their second victory in three weeks. Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap ...

A window sticker is less obtrusive, requires no battery and costs less than a hard-case transponder, experts say.

Chris Goodrich caught a giant muskie in northern Wisconsin and Dan Coleman caught one in far northern Illinois to share Fish of the Week honors.

The Bears snapped their 10-game home losing streak with a dominant win over the Raiders. Take a look at the action:

Muslim, Jewish and Christian leaders shook hands, talked and prayed together after killing of Wadea Al-Fayoume

Reporters with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ filed more than 200 open records requests with the Chicago Police Department and other law enforcement agencies across Illinois.

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

The NOAA’s Winter Outlook, released Thursday, says the National Weather Service is expecting warmer weather and less snow overall for the city.

Israel announced the release of the two hostages, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan of Illinois, on Friday. The pair was captured during Hamas' attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7.

The Supreme Court in N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Ass'n v. Bruen (2022) held that the Second Amendment secures a right to carry guns in public places for self-defense, but added: To be clear, nothing in our analysis should be interpreted to suggest the unconstitutionality of the 43 States' "shall-issue"…