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.

Chicago police shot a man in the Pullman neighborhood; details were initially unclear, including what led to the shooting. An investigation is underway.

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site will receive an $8 million upgrade for refurbishing buildings and the outdoor theater, funded by Illinois' Rebuild Illinois capital plan.

A car was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway near 79th Street, with no injuries reported. The northbound lanes were temporarily closed but reopened before 2 a.m. Police are investigating the incident.

Illinois celebrates Agriculture Trade Day, acknowledging the sector's $13.7B export value and importance to the economy and global food security, with efforts to stimulate awareness and community involvement.