Chicago organization fuming after federal cuts target legal aid for migrant children
The Trump administration cut all federal dollars that provided migrants any legal help.
Mentoring program helping Black high school students prepare for college
A Chicago-based organization is tackling the problem of the falling number of Black men attending college by mentoring young Black men while they're still in high school.
Water main break in Skokie leaves basements flooded, dangerous conditions
The huge mess has also left some homes with flooded basements and potentially dangerous conditions for people who live nearby.
Jurors relieved after 11 days of deliberation in trial of former House Speaker Mike Madigan
Madigan was convicted Wednesday of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven others.
Winter storm causes spinouts on Chicago area expressways, necessitates big cleanup elsewhere
Repeatedly in Lake Forest Wednesday, very light waves of snow would pick up significantly throughout day. Thus, as fast as crews went in to plow, the roads got blanketed again in a matter of minutes.
Student put cameras in bathrooms at 2 schools in Highland Park, officials say
Videos were taken of both adults and children in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School, local officials said.
President Trump officially pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was commuted after serving nearly eight of his 14-year sentence in February 2020, during President Trump's first presidency.
South Shore Cultural Center hosts special daddy daughter dance
The nonprofit Mr. Dad's Father's Club sponsored the free daddy daughter dance. Executive director Joseph Williams said the organization is about uplifting fathers in the community.
Thornton Township fires Tiffany Henyard's boyfriend, 1 other employee
This came nine days after a brawl in which Henyard's boyfriend and Henyard herself were involved. But Henyard's boyfriend, Kamal Woods, had already been suspended for work performance.
Chicago Teachers Union rejects factfinder report amid contract talks with CPS, strike fears mount
Neither the CTU nor CPS have used the word "strike," but the reality is the 19-page factfinding report opens the door for teachers to prepare for one.
Chicago History Museum hosts exhibit on legacy of Emmett Till murder trial
While Till's accused killers, Roy Bryant and J. W. Milam, were acquitted by an all-white jury, the two later admitted to Till's murder.
Illinois health officials report uptick in flu cases
Health officials said there were three times as many hospital admissions for flu as there were for COVID-19 during the week ending on January 25.
Dolton Village Board meets for first time since Thornton Township brawl
The meeting is also the first since an independent investigation found widespread financial mismanagement in the troubled south suburb.
Retired Chicago ATC: Tower staffing less likely to blame for D.C. crash
Hearing that just one air traffic controller was monitoring both planes and helicopters has left many to wonder how common such a situation is.
Trustees in Dolton concerned about safety after Thornton Township Board meeting brawl
South Holland police ultimately had to clear out trustees, neighbors, and the news media after allies and critics of Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard let their fists speak for them.