Alliance Defending Freedom says CPS revised its internship agreement so Moody Bible Institute students can join the district’s student‑teaching program. The district has not yet independently confirmed the change.

High Wind Warning in effect through 4 PM Friday with gusts to 60 mph. Expect gusty commutes, possible power outages, and a weekend that swings from storms to snow.

A Cook County Organized Crime Division search in Dolton led to arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs, three firearms and thousands in cash.

A 7 Brew drive‑thru is proposed for Prairie Centre in St. Charles, with city planners reviewing plans and a late‑August target if permits are approved.

A pooled Neighborhood Capital Fund awarded nearly $7.86M in its first round to community-led projects across Chicago’s South and West sides, funding clinics, cultural spaces and a new Bronzeville cafe. The grants aim to close late-stage financing gaps so projects can start construction quickly.

A 30-year-old woman was found dead after an apparent fall near North St. Clair and Ohio streets on Chicago's Near North Side. Area Three detectives are investigating.

Mostly clear today; a High Wind Watch arrives late Thursday with gusts up to 60 mph possible Friday.

A new study finds Chicago’s community-built Whole School Safety process—paired with investments in mental-health and restorative supports—could be a template for other districts.

A 32-year-old woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on East 83rd Street in South Chicago. Chicago police say the Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.

AbbVie's ABBV‑295 produced nearly 10% weight loss in a 76‑person Phase 1 readout, with mostly mild side effects; full data are pending conference presentation.

A popular Ogle County coffee trailer will open its first storefront at Valley Plaza in Stillman Valley this April, bringing seasonal drinks and biscuits to Wilson Street.

Aaron Pickens, 36, was shot and killed early Tuesday on the 21600 block of Jeffrey Avenue in Sauk Village. The Cook County medical examiner listed a gunshot wound to the torso.

A 17-year-old driver died after his BMW left Ela Road in Deer Park and struck a tree; Lake County investigators say the single-vehicle crash is under review.