The worst West Nile outbreak in the U.S. to date came in 2002. That year in Illinois alone, there were 884 cases across the state, and 67 deaths, with 42 of them in Cook County. More from CBS News ...

According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, no human cases of the virus have been reported in Illinois so far this year. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE ...

The shooting happened around 3:08 a.m. in the 11900 block of South Wallace Street in West Pullman, Chicago police said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch.

He was assigned to Truck No. 29, at 441 N. Waller Ave. on the West Side of Chicago. Meyer's fire station putting bunting up in honor of their fallen brother.

The action made Illinois the 16th state to allow same-sex marriage, capping a 40-year push for gay rights that picked up major momentum during the previous decade. Want more vintage Chicago?

A male who appeared to be in his late teens was fatally shot in the West Pullman neighborhood on Sunday morning, according to Chicago police. The shooting took place in the 11900 block of South ...

The Chicago School is accepting applications for the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is set to begin classes in fall 2026.

Ritholtz Wealth Management opens new Chicago hub in West Town's Salt Shed, consolidating offices and embracing hybrid work culture for growth. Chicago Business Journal. Select a City ...

A real hunger is developing for new leadership in the Chicago mayor's office, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement announcement has already attracted three Illinois office holders who want to ...

New Illinois taxes on sports bets, tobacco and more in state budget Tax rate increases were included to raise more revenue as part of the budget process ...

Michael Madigan, once the most powerful figure in Illinois politics, was sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison Friday, Crain’s reported.The sentencing capped one of the most ...

Supporters of a Chicago Public Schools elected school board worry rushed Illinois budget legislation could change CPS' voting rules.