Remains of Caitlin Hodges, missing since last summer, were identified in North Carolina, leaving her family in despair as the investigation continues.

Abbott Laboratories announces a $500 million investment to boost its U.S. manufacturing and research, creating around 300 new jobs, amidst the challenging global economic environment affected by President Trump's trade tariffs.

Chicago's weather features clouds and light rain, with a cloudy 54-degree Saturday and potential showers and a thunderstorm on Sunday. The upcoming week will alternate between sunny days and chances of rain and thunderstorms.

Illinois reports a record high in nonfarm payrolls with 14,800 new jobs in March, while the 4.8% unemployment rate remained stable. Growth varied across sectors, with government jobs leading the increases.

Chicago Police seek help finding Unique Simpson, a 15-year-old girl missing from the South Side since April 13, last seen near the University of Chicago Hospital.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul joined a lawsuit with the FTC to block a merger between GTCR and Surmodics, citing potential harm to competition in the medical device coatings market.

Cedrick Taylor of Winfield, Chicago suburbs, charged with preparing over 50 false tax returns, faces potential prison time if convicted; retains presumption of innocence.

South Shore business owners are vigilant after a spree of burglaries where thieves used pry tools to steal goods from local shops, as reported by Chicago Police.

Chicago Police alert for missing man Neris Garcia, last seen April 16; 6ft tall, 190lbs with brown eyes, black hair. Possible locations identified. Public assistance requested.

A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in Chicago's Lincoln Park; police have not made any arrests. Witnesses reported a male and female suspect fleeing the scene.

A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a shootout between two masked individuals on a CTA Red Line train in Chicago's Fuller Park neighborhood. No arrests have been made; fourth similar incident this year.

Chicago police detained a person of interest related to a hate crime against two Jewish students at DePaul University.

A Chicago man, Xavier Harris, has been detained for his alleged involvement in a series of armed robberies, with his trial pending and a possible life sentence.