The Oak Forest Fire Department said they were called for an overturned crane with someone trapped inside at the Oak Forest Hospital grounds around 8:36 a.m.

Illinois lawmakers now earn the fourth highest pay rate in the country at $128,000 annually, or more than double the national average. With their latest pay hike, base salaries jumped to $98,000, with per diem and bonuses for leadership and committee positions accounting for the rest of their earnings.

From executive orders, bills passed to ongoing public arguments and more: here's how President Trump's second term has impacted Illinois so far.

On Thursday, the Will County Coroner's Office released the name of the woman who was murdered in the county in 1968.

State Fair increasing security The Illinois State Fair has enhanced security measures this year. Fair officials say walk-though security systems will be implemented at the grandstand and the list of banned items include drones and laser pointers.