Chicago teachers and firefighters rallied together for new contracts, with the CTU close to an agreement and both unions sharing concerns about staffing and benefits.

Chomps recalls beef and turkey sticks due to potential metal fragments; no injuries reported. Products shipped to California and Illinois, with a focus on certain lot codes and dates.

A 59-year-old man was fatally stabbed in his home in Chicago's Hegewisch. A suspect is in custody with charges pending, and detectives are investigating.

Chenault Williams was charged with attempted murder in Chicago after allegedly shooting a woman on the city's West Side. He was apprehended and awaits further legal proceedings.

Chicago Police are searching for Kamora Clay, a 13-year-old girl last seen on March 22nd. She's African American, 5'7", with brown eyes and black braided hair. Public urged to help.

ICE extradited Cecilio Lopez Vasquez, wanted for rape in Guatemala, ensuring justice and community safety through international law enforcement cooperation.

A boat capsized on Lake Michigan near East Chicago, killing one man and hospitalizing another. Rescuers found the body of Thomas Barragan. The survivor's condition was not fully reported.

Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, a Chicago urban historian, joins the DuSable Black History Museum as a brand ambassador and social media chief after a layoff from ComEd.

A woman is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in a Chicago crosswalk. The driver initially left the scene but later reported the incident to police; no citations have been issued yet.

Pennsylvania man Ezequiel Rosa-Hernandez sentenced to 125 months in federal prison for intent to distribute cocaine, with a subsequent 5-year supervised release.

Eight tornadoes struck Illinois and Indiana, causing destruction and prompting cleanup efforts. An EF-1 tornado damaged a gym in Gary, Indiana. No deaths have been reported, and one injury occurred.

Chicago Public Schools' Board of Education requires the district's next leader to be an educator with teaching credentials, shifting away from the CEO model. The board postponed a vote on a pension payment amid contract negotiations.

An 8-year-old boy was killed and his 5-year-old brother injured in a Chicago shooting; a relative was detained and a firearm was recovered at the scene.