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Reports are circulating widely on social media claiming so-called “no touch laws” took effect in 31 U.S. states, including Illinois, this month, but is that actually the case?

The Illinois secretary of state on Thursday asked for an investigation into a suburban Chicago police department after learning that it violated state law by sharing data from automatic license-plate readers with a Texas sheriff seeking a woman who had an abortion.

Internet users reported issues with numerous high-profile web service providers Thursday, including Google Cloud Services.

Forever21, one of the most beloved and popular mall stores of the 1990s and early 2000s hinted at a “refresh” in a recent Instagram post, months after holding hundreds of “store closing” sales and declaring bankruptcy for a second time.

During a hearing on the immigration policies of so-called “sanctuary” states, Texas Rep. Brandon Gill and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker engaged in heated confrontations on multiple issues.

From Zoo Uncorked to Taste of Randolph to comedian Sandra Bernhard, there are plenty of events to experience as summer heats up.

The “No Kings” protests, organizers say, are intended to counter what Trump’s planned military parade in Washington Saturday for the Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday.

A baby dolphin born live on camera at Brookfield Zoo has died just days after footage of the birth went viral, the zoo announced Thursday.

The “elite special response teams” also known as SRTs, are part of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations department. The tactical units use Bear Cat tracked vehicles, long guns and tactical vests typically in operations considered high risk.

As immigration enforcement protests continue in Chicago and across the country, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be in Washington Thursday, testifying before a house committee about the state’s immigration and sanctuary policies.

The robbers struck four times in about 30 minutes late Monday, and police said the methods were similar.  

Nearly 1,500 workers in the Chicago area will be laid off in coming weeks according to a state agency.