Illinois lawmakers pass $53 billion budget, nix 1% grocery tax
The spending plan, which still requires Gov. JB Pritzker's signature, also includes $350 million more for schools, $182 million for migrant shelters and services.
Glenbrook South High School under fire over post in yearbook about Oct. 7 attacks
An investigation has been launched, and the results will be made public in the coming weeks.
Chicago summer safety plan involves community engagement, strategic police deployments
The summer safety plans are a little different from what the city has put together for summer safety in previous years.
Northwestern president testifies about antisemitism on college campuses
Schill defended the university's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters last month to end a tent encampment on campus.
Neighbors in Chicago suburb object to plan for new gas station, car wash
They are concerned about increased congestion and environmental concerns.
Extra-alarm fire damages houses in Jefferson Park
Flames first shot through the rear of a house at 5247 N. Laramie Ave. The wind was so fierce that the fire quickly spread to the two houses to the north, and also charred a backyard tree.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy University of Chicago campus building
Demonstrators were inside the building for some time before the University of Chicago police cleared it out.
Police take down pro-Palestinian encampment at DePaul University
Chicago police said a man and woman were arrested outside the encampment for obstruction of traffic.
Wisconsin high school runner fights ineligibility decision over where his parents live
Despite Josh Onwunili's parents still owning a house in the district, and living with his aunt and uncle, Onwunili said he has been sidelined.
Burglars strike Northwest Side wholesale hardware store over and over again
Chicago Police have connected three people to more than 30 burglaries since the start of the year.
Expiring grants could mean loss of after-school programs for thousands of Illinois kids
About 300 programs could close when federal grants distributed by the Illinois State Board of Education expire next month.
Chicago man says noise, low altitudes of sightseeing helicopters make for a nuisance
The sightseeing trips can take off and land every five minutes or so from Vertiport Chicago on the Near West Side. Mike Palmer of the Gold Coast has heard enough.
Organizers hope Mexican Independence Day festival in Grant Park deters chaos
Chicago Police have struggled to contain the annual takeover with its car caravans.
Family mourns young man shot and killed after getting stuck in Gage Park street takeover
Guillermo Caballero's family said he got trapped inside a chaotic circle of cars and people at the illegal meetup – and was unable to escape.
Neglect led to years of abuse of Illinois juvenile detainees, lawsuit claims
A new scathing lawsuit accused state employees of sexually abusing 95 people while they were children detained in Illinois detention facilities.