Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area offers a wingshooting clinic for youth and adults, featuring safety instructions, practice sessions, and included lunch for a $10 fee.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads 21 states in a lawsuit to protect federal agencies like the IMLS from being dismantled by a Trump administration order, citing cultural, educational, and economic implications.

ICE released José Gregorio González, detained since March 3, allowing him to potentially donate a kidney to his brother José Alfredo Pacheco, in kidney failure and dependent on dialysis. Community advocacy played a key role in his temporary release.

Avion L. Tapia was found guilty of second-degree murder for killing his mother, claiming self-defense due to past abuse. He faces sentencing on June 4th.

A Naperville teacher accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student has been released pre-trial and faces charges of sexual abuse and grooming.

Calumet City Deputy Fire Chief Pete Bendinelli died at 48 after a year-long illness. He was a respected firefighter with nearly three decades of service. He leaves behind a legacy of leadership and mentorship in the fire service community.

Brookfield Zoo in Chicago celebrates the birth of endangered species including Humboldt penguin chicks and other animals, highlighting conservation efforts.

The NHTSA launches a month-long crackdown on distracted driving, with law enforcement across the U.S. strictly enforcing texting and driving laws during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Two men were seriously injured in a collision in McHenry County where one driver failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in both vehicles ending up in a field.

Chicago's weather forecasts a cooler weekend, possible snow Monday, and spotty light rain during today's baseball game at Wrigley Field, with showers increasing overnight.

Chicago celebrates the opening of the $47 million Auburn Gresham Apartments, providing affordable housing and commercial opportunities on the South Side.

USDA offers low-interest loans to Illinois farmers in six counties affected by recent severe weather for recovery efforts, as stated by the state's agriculture department.

Two Jewish students are suing DePaul University over a campus attack they experienced, claiming a security officer present failed to stop the assailants.