Districts across Illinois say federal staff cuts, a rescinded guidance and delayed Title III dollars are forcing them to budget conservatively to protect bilingual and EL supports.

Wrigleyville mainstay Uncommon Ground is seeking a new operator as its owners prepare to retire, leaving the Lakeview venue — and its Greenstar brewery — in play.

Three people were found dead early Monday in a Crete Township home and a person of interest is in custody. Officials say there is no public threat.

Police say a 1561 team arrested a juvenile at a West Side transit stop after officers recovered a Remington 9mm handgun with a laser attached.

Six people were shot early Sunday in Normal, Ill., including two Illinois State University students. Police say injuries were non-life-threatening and there is no ongoing threat.

A traffic stop on Chicago’s Near West Side led to two juveniles and an adult detained and three firearms recovered, the 12th District posted. Police have not released charges.

A 76-year-old Antioch man was arrested after firing a shotgun to scare fishermen from his private pond; deputies say pellets struck the water but no one was hurt.

A Kane County judge resentenced Christopher Carrillo to six years after he violated probation in the hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old Izaiah Lopez.

Anton Frondell is expected to debut for the Blackhawks this week after his Swedish season ended. His first NHL games could be a decisive test for Chicago's rebuild.

A shooting near 38th and Indiana left one man dead and two others wounded Saturday night in Bronzeville, police said.

Officials warn Cook County residents about fake 'hearing notice' texts that use QR codes to steal payments or data. Authorities say do not scan or pay.

Colorado clinched a playoff spot with a 4-1 road win in Chicago as MacKinnon and Necas paced the Avalanche.

Billy Bricks is pairing its wood‑fired pizza with Moo Joe’s award‑winning ice cream and has opened a Parlor on Central shop in Evanston. Expect pizza and scoops side by side.