Federal workers to hold rally calling for end to ICE raids at federal workplaces
At noon, unions representing federal government employees plan to fill Federal Plaza, accusing ICE agents of abusing their power and terrorizing workers.
CPD officer Krystal Rivera remembered at funeral as "a hero to everyone here"
"Her name will not be forgotten. She gave everything to help other people. What a noble thing from a noble person," Police Supt. Larry Snelling said.
O'Hare Airport sets new travel record at TSA checkpoints
Seven of O'Hare's 10 busiest days have happened in the past five weeks, according to the TSA.
Blackhawks star Duncan Keith named to Hockey Hall of Fame
Keith won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He also twice won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, and won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
CTU President Stacy Davis Gates urges CPS to borrow to avoid spending cuts
Davis Gates also said more needs to be done to persuade lawmakers in Springfield to provide CPS more money, arguing the state's education funding formula calls for district to receive $1.2 billion more each year.
Funeral to be held for Sister Rosemary Connelly, longtime leader of Misericordia
Connelly died Thursday at the age of 94, shortly after entering hospice.
Semi rolls over on northbound I-55 near Burr Ridge; lanes reopen after 9 hours
The driver of the semi truck was taken to a local hospital. The extent of the driver's injuries was not immediately released.
Illinois, Indiana lawmakers respond to Trump announcing U.S. strikes on Iran
Democrats condemned the president for attacking Iran without seeking congressional authorization, while Republicans supported the strikes.
Woman dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan at Navy Pier
A 27-year-old woman was pulled out of the water near Navy Pier around 5:30 p.m., and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.
11-year-old shot in Franklin Park in North Lawndale
Police said, shortly before 5:30 p.m., the boy was in Franklin Park, in the 1400 block of South Tripp Avenue, when an unknown person shot him in the lower back.
1 rescued from lake at 63rd Street; search continues for 2nd person in water
Members of the Chicago Fire Department dive team and a helicopter were involved in the search.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago hosts blood drive
Thursday is also World Sickle Cell Awareness Day, to bring attention to a disease often treated with blood transfusions.
Judge denies R. Kelly's bid to be freed from prison, amid claim of prison murder plot
A judge in Chicago determined she has no jurisdiction to rule on Kelly's claims that prison officials are plotting to kill him behind bars in North Carolina.
Man died of suicide during police shootout in Chesterton, Indiana, autopsy finds
The Porter County Coroner's Office said 45-year-old Joseph Gerber died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel considering run for president, Crain's reports
In an interview with Crain's Chicago Business, Emanuel said he's looking at the Democratic field for 2028 and what he could contribute.