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.

Thunderstorms in Chicago caused significant delays and cancellations at O'Hare and Midway airports and led to power outages and road incidents throughout the city.

Joliet, IL residents were briefly ordered to shelter in place during an "active incident," which was safely resolved within over an hour. Details of the incident remain undisclosed.

John Laesch wins the Aurora mayoral race, defeating incumbent Richard Irvin with 52.32% of the vote, promising city unity and sustainable infrastructure investment.

Charges were dropped against Robert Johnson for a 1996 murder in Chicago after a wrongful conviction; his release followed vacated convictions and new testimonies.

A judge in Lake County, Illinois, ruled that lawsuits against Smith & Wesson by Highland Park parade shooting victims can proceed, focusing on claims of irresponsible gun marketing.

Chicago braces for severe thunderstorms and high winds, with a possible risk of hail and heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service forecasts turbulent weather throughout the day, easing into windy conditions tonight.