Lake County PrideFest kicks off Saturday with a full day of music, food, and family-friendly fun in celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

The BBB warns that con artists are out in full force, preying on people during the landscaping and gardening season.

Chicago police said a man approached young girls while they played at a park.

Antonio Espaillat y Maribel Espaillat have not been charged in the case, although authorities have 48 hours to present any charges before a judge.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was among three Democratic governors called to testify in front of a Republican-led committee in Congress on Thursday.

Emergency crews responded to a house explosion Thursday in the south suburbs. Neighbors said a 76-year-old man was inside the house at the time of the explosion.

A Chicago man spoke exclusively with the ABC7 I-Team as he is suing the village of Robbins and an officer he said used a Taser on his eye. Body camera video shows the use of force that is now being investigated by state police.

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through the Loop Thursday evening to protest immigration raids in Chicago. Leaders are preparing for even more protests on Saturday for "No Kings Day."

Singer R. Kelly is seeking a presidential pardon after his lawyers claimed his life is in danger. The former Chicago R&B artist is in prison after being convicted in 2021 on charges including racketeering and sex trafficking.

The ABC7 I-Team witnessed an effort to facilitate cooperation between state and federal authorities learning the latest use cases for drones. The event also focused on the quickly evolving offensive capabilities of the aerial technology.