The UW President proposes a 3.75% tuition hike, pending a vote by the Board of Regents, which would be the second increase after a decade-long freeze.

Chicago's ordinance to increase transparency on migrant evictions makes progress, requiring officials to report details such as country of origin and shelter location.

Police are searching for a robbery suspect in Chicago's 016th District and urge public assistance, emphasizing safety and avoiding direct confrontations. The suspect's image is online, and detectives seek tips to aid the investigation.

Bana, a 29-year-old western lowland gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has died of congestive cardiac failure following bronchopneumonia. She was a key figure in the zoo's gorilla troop and cognitive studies.

A woman died in a house fire in McHenry County; officials have yet to release her identity or determine the blaze's cause. The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.

Illinois reports job growth in 11 metro areas and rising unemployment rates across all 14 metro areas, with significant employment increases in certain industries.

Dr. Jennifer Lim warns against using regular sunglasses to view the upcoming solar eclipse, advising proper eclipse glasses to prevent retinal damage.

The Illinois Supreme Court agrees to hear Jussie Smollett's appeal against his disorderly conduct conviction from the 2019 incident where he was accused of faking a hate crime.

Former workers at the closed Signature Room have won $1.5 million in back pay and benefits after the restaurant violated state law by not providing proper notice before shutting down.

Chicago faces bird collision issues with buildings like McCormick Place, causing mass bird deaths during migration. Advocates push for bird-safe design laws, yet current guidelines are voluntary, raising concerns ahead of spring migration.

A man was found shot dead in a white car in Chicago's Gage Park. The victim was discovered following reports of gunfire and had succumbed to a wound near the eye. No arrests have been made as Area 1 detectives investigate.

After seven years, Chicago police arrest 24-year-old Antonio Dickerson for a 2017 shooting, facing charges including first-degree murder and aggravated battery.

Chicago Police are searching for Marshall Monnett, a missing 32-year-old woman with blue hair and eyes, last seen on N. Ashland Ave. Public assistance is requested.