The National Academy for AI Instruction aims to integrate AI into education by training teachers, with a $23 million budget funded by major tech firms and the AFT's support.

Police have issued a missing person alert for Willa Turner, 61, last seen near the University of Chicago Hospital, possibly heading to South Prairie Avenue or South Western Avenue.

A man was fatally shot in the abdomen on Chicago's South Side; he died at the hospital. No suspects have been arrested, and the police are investigating.

The ATF will not distribute machine-gun conversion devices in plaintiff states after a lawsuit, leading to the states dropping their motion for an injunction.

The Chicago Bears extended GM Ryan Poles' contract through 2029, solidifying their leadership. Despite a poor record, the team is focused on building a strong foundation for future success.

A man robbed an individual's cell phone on a CTA bus in Brighton Park, Chicago. Police seek the public's help to identify the suspect described as a Male African American aged 25-30.

Chicago Police issue a warning after a duo conducted violent early morning robberies in Garfield Park and Humboldt Park, using a white Toyota Camry as a getaway vehicle.

Naperville's Centennial Beach is closed after a 27-year-old man was found unresponsive in the water and later pronounced dead. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

A man's double life as a drug trafficker and informant ended with a 13-year prison sentence after a sting operation exposed his and a corrupt federal agent's criminal activities.

Pure Lithium Corporation moves its operations from Boston to Chicago, investing $46 million and creating jobs in Illinois’ clean energy sector.

Jackie Wilson, wrongfully imprisoned for nearly 40 years, may receive a $12.7 million settlement from Chicago for his wrongful conviction after being tortured into confessing by police.

Elk Grove Village police are pursuing a group of e-bike riders who were seen violating traffic laws, prompting increased enforcement and ordinances requiring riders to have a license.

Chicago has joined a lawsuit against Trump's executive orders that threaten to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities refusing to enforce immigration laws.