An Illinois Lottery player won $600,000 with a Lucky Day Lotto ticket from a Northbrook Mariano's. The store receives a $6,000 bonus, and the winner has one year to claim their prize.

The Chicago Police issued an alert after a series of early morning robberies in the 17th, 20th, and 24th Districts, involving assailants who attacked local residents.

Iowa man receives 48-month sentence for gun offense after a traffic stop reveals a warrant and a loaded Glock.

Police warn of a series of armed robberies in Chicago's 20th and 24th Districts, urging public vigilance and seeking assistance in identifying the suspects.

A United Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles was diverted to Chicago due to a security concern; passengers deplaned safely with police meeting the aircraft.

A 16-year-old is charged with possessing a stolen vehicle linked to a South Shore shooting that injured two boys and led to a SWAT standoff. A related adult suspect faces pending charges.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes borrowing $1.25 billion to fund affordable housing and development, signaling an end to controversial TIF districts.

Chicago Park District renamed a part of Montrose Dune to "Monty and Rose Wildlife Habitat" in honor of two Great Lakes Piping Plovers that captivated the city.

Alderman Desmon Yancy claims Alderman Greg Mitchell assaulted him after a Chicago City Hall meeting, an allegation Mitchell denies. Yancy seeks Mitchell's resignation from committee roles over the incident.

The Illinois Governor proposes using $10 million to erase over $1 billion in medical debt for residents, building on Cook County's debt forgiveness success.

Two people are being questioned in connection with a shooting near Senn High School in Chicago that resulted in the death of a student and the injury of others.

A stolen U-Haul truck crashed into the Little Calumet River in Chicago during a police chase. The driver tried to escape by swimming but was rescued by divers and is now in critical condition.

Two men are critically injured in separate shootings in Chicago's Bronzeville and a Harvey Popeyes, with assailants from both incidents still at large.