Illinois

A possible case of hantavirus was reported in Illinois. And, Chicago City Council is considering replacing ShotSpotter. All this and more on The Chicago Report.

Despite massive pushback, Joliet leaders approved a major data center project. Now, advocates are looking to state lawmakers to pass a bill to help curtail the energy impacts across the state.

As gas prices surge across the country, Illinois' motor fuel tax is set to increase again on July 1. Despite calls to suspend the gas tax, Gov. JB Pritzker has not been warm to the idea.

Members of the Chicago City Council are pushing for a new gunshot detection system after Mayor Brandon Johnson ended the use of the controversial ShotSpotter program nearly two years ago.

Construction on Millennium Station's elevator begins Monday, which will impact users with disabilities who require ADA access to the entrance on South Water Street.

DNC officials spent part of their second day in Chicago at the United Center. The crew that ran the convention in 2024 believes they can pull it off even better this time.

Nearly two years after Chicago deactivated the gunshot detection program called ShotSpotter, some aldermen are pushing for a replacement to help police.

A UIC student athlete is being remembered after a tragic wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora over Mother's Day weekend.

Health officials in northern Illinois said Tuesday they're investigating a potential case of hantavirus that is not tied to the cruise ship outbreak.

A new partnership between Mariano’s and Upside aims to help Chicago shoppers save money on groceries, gas and dining expenses. 

School officials say a new smart pass system is helping monitor hallway activity and improve campus safety. 

Children and parents packed a Waukegan beach to see Xonita, the world’s largest teddy bear, celebrating Mexican week.

Brian Hopkins and other Chicago aldermen are demanding answers over delays in replacing the city’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.