HUD awards $2 million to Chicago's low-income family support program from a $128 million national fund, focusing on financial independence through savings and self-reliance coaching.

Jupiter Magazine, a new online platform by Camille Bacon and Daria Simone Harper, aims to reshape art criticism through a Black diasporic lens, free from corporate influences, and fostering a creative and caring critical community.

Cook County Board Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. is seeking reelection, with a campaign heavily funded by the property tax appeals industry, sparking ethical concerns.

A woman in suburban Chicago was charged with human trafficking, accused of forcing four Mexican migrants into labor to repay a debt for entering the U.S.

Chicago police seek public assistance to find suspects involved in a Red Line train robbery on February 6. The perpetrators are described as African American males, aged 19-25.

The article reports on a lawsuit alleging sexual assault of a minor girl by her figure skating coach and points to failures by multiple organizations to protect her.

The CDC plans to revise COVID-19 isolation guidelines, shifting from a fixed isolation period to a symptom-based approach similar to how other respiratory diseases are managed.

Darnell Ingram faces charges, including aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm, after his arrest by Chicago police for a violent carjacking incident.

Uber and Lyft drivers in the U.S. plan a Valentine's Day strike at major airports for better pay and conditions, despite ride-hail companies downplaying the impact.

Chicago police face issues with internal mental health support and external crisis handling, the latter resulting in a possible $3 million settlement.

A traffic stop for expired tags in Dixmoor led to a drug and weapons bust by Cook County Sheriff's Police, who discovered a loaded firearm and suspected narcotics.

Law enforcement in Elmhurst, Illinois, is searching for two men after a stolen semi-truck incident led to a police chase and the capture of only one suspect.

IDOT invites minority and female entrepreneurs to their conference in Springfield on Feb. 21-22, offering workshops, networking, and skill development.