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Catalytic converter thefts are not a new problem. However, new reports indicate that thefts of this auto part in Illinois are absolutely skyrocketing.

You never know what you might find in your attic. For one Illinois family that "something" was an 'old war relic' that resulted in a call to the bomb squad.

Where is the money in America? Apparently a lot of it is living near Lake Michigan in Illinois as one of those cities landed on the top 10 richest cities in America list.

Before this morning's announcement by President Biden that the United States would stop purchasing Russian oil, the national average for a gallon of gas was $4.06, which is 45 cents more than a week ago, 62 cents more than a month ago and $1.30 more than a year ago.

Sure, it may all start out like a night on the town looking for love, but it can end up with a late night snack in your backyard--with your dog or cat being the main entrée.

In the run-up to November's elections, there was a lot of back-and-forth about the so-called "fair" or "progressive" tax, which ended up going down to defeat by a substantial margin.

Officials are warning everyone not to get in the water, especially after two drownings in Lake Michigan over the weekend.

Wednesday in Chicago, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed three bills that address issues regarding people involved in the criminal justice system, including one that requires a polling place in Cook County jails.

The law, signed last week, requires state agencies to come up with a plan to increase the number of cameras along expressways in Cook County.

U.S. health officials say this year’s count of measles cases (including here in Illinois) has surpassed 800, a growing tally that is already the nation’s highest in 25 years.