"History will be made with the debut of NextGen Acela as we launch a new standard for American train travel," Amtrak said.

A Lake County sheriff’s deputy happened to be on the other side of the tracks waiting for the Metra train to pass and witnessed the crash, authorities said.

The City of Chicago is pausing to honor Officer Ella French, who was killed in the line of duty four years ago.

It's been less than a month since president trump signed the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" into law, and today, Illinois congressman are discussing some of the impacts already being felt.

Community members played games with Homewood Police officers and toured their squad cars on Aug. 5 as part of National Night ...