Lincoln Park Zoo lion cub, Lomelok, reintroduced to littermate after surgery
The 1-year-old lion was born with a spinal issue that has affected his mobility. He had surgery last month to fix a slipped disc in his back.
Woman charged with child abuse at unlicensed daycare facility in Crystal Lake
Ann Migliorato, 61, is charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a child, one felony count of aggravated battery involving strangulation, and one misdemeanor count of operating a child care facility without a license.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's $1.25 billion borrowing plan for affordable housing approved
Overall, the mayor's borrowing plan would cost the city $2.4 billion through 2061.
Chicago City Council approves $70 million more in migrant funding
The council also approved $48 million in grant money from the state and federal government, much of which will be used to pay outstanding debt the city owes for staffing and shelter costs.
Chicago White Sox off to worst season start in franchise history
Their current winning percentage of .168 puts this year's squad on pace for a 27-135 record, which would far outpace the worst season in White Sox history.
Illinois lawmaker seeks to make it a felony for protests to block major roads
Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has proposed making it a felony to block an "exceptionally busy public right of way" for 5 minutes or longer.
Cook County warns of measles exposure at Sam's Club in Evergreen Park
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
1 killed in fiery crash at Jane Addams Tollway plaza in Hoffman Estates
Illinois State Police said a driver slammed into the toll plaza on the Barrington Road exit ramp in the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 around 4:30 a.m.
Chicago police investigate 15 armed robberies in 4 days on North, Northwest sides
Each time, four to eight armed men took the victims' cell phones and other possessions at gunpoint, and then drove off.
"Hate littering" could result in $1,000 fine under proposed Chicago ordinance
Ald. Timmy Knudsen (43rd) introduced the "Stop Hate Littering Ordinance" after a wave of antisemitic flyers popped up on cars in Lincoln Park in February and April.
Man charged with reckless homicide, DUI in fatal crash on I-57
Illinois State Police said two passengers were killed when Isaac Espejel crashed into a concrete median barrier on I-57 while speeding and driving under the influence.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's allies stall effort to keep ShotSpotter in place in Chicago
Aldermen were set to vote Wednesday on a measure to require a full City Council vote before removing ShotSpotter from any wards, but two allies of the mayor moved to delay the vote.
Chicago City Council honors late Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough
"The beauty of her leadership, it's not just defined by how long her legacy will last, because it will last forever. The beauty of Karen is that her love endures," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.
Oberweis Dairy to close North Aurora plant, lay off 127 workers amid bankruptcy filing
Layoffs are expected to begin June 11 as Oberweis seeks to sell the company through a court-approved bankruptcy process.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to borrow $1.25 billion for affordable housing delayed
The City Council Finance Committee has endorsed the plan after the mayor agreed to give aldermen more oversight of the plan, but a final vote has been put off until Friday at the earliest.