Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the IAC have allocated $16.2 million in arts grants to support Illinois's creative workforce, youth employment, and regional arts.

Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan will stop offering maternity, OB/GYN services due to financial losses and low birth rates, despite community concerns.

A 9-year-old boy in Chicago was struck and killed by a vehicle on his way to school. The driver was released without charges, leading to calls for justice from the boy's family.

Cook County in Illinois marks the two-year anniversary of abolishing the money bond system, highlighting a fairer legal framework and reduced crime rates.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster over alleged deceptive business practices and collusion with ticket brokers to inflate resale prices.

ICE operations surge in Chicago's Northwest Side, with advocates expressing concern over aggressive detainment tactics and community members distributing "Know Your Rights" flyers in response.

Chicago Police were involved in a shooting with an armed individual who did not comply with orders and was shot after tasers failed; COPA is investigating.

Gunshots hit two homes in Shorewood, Illinois, including State Sen. Cappel's house; determined to be a family dispute, not political. Suspect Dana Thompson in custody. No injuries were reported.

David Norris is charged with attempted first-degree murder after allegedly pushing a man onto CTA tracks in Chicago.

A 9-year-old boy was killed by a car in Chicago's Austin neighborhood; the driver is in custody and charges are pending.

Chicago police shot a man allegedly armed with a knife on the West Side after he reportedly advanced towards civilians and officers and did not stop after tasers were used.

A woman was stabbed on the CTA Blue Line in Chicago. Despite her injuries, she managed to get help and her condition is fair. No suspects have been arrested.

Chicago experiences warm temperatures and mixed weather, with sunny skies turning to possible showers and thunderstorms tonight as per the National Weather Service.