Ottawa Township High School in Illinois released students early due to a shortage of certified food service staff to serve lunches, affecting its ability to maintain a full school day.

Tristan Jass and CPS students united against cyberbullying in an event, while the report also discusses a racist video made by Lincoln Park High School students.

Chicago's murder rate ranks 15th among U.S. cities, contrasting JD Vance's claim of it being the "murder capital," while crime rates remain a complex issue.

Zion man, Erik Deanda-Gonalez, faces charges for driving on an active airport runway and entering an aircraft unauthorized.

A man was fatally shot in the neck during an argument in Chicago's Hyde Park; the shooter, who fled on foot, is at large, and police seek information.

Antonio Jackson, 19, from North Chicago, faces charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking and armed robbery after an August 21 incident. He was arrested the same day and is due in court for a detention hearing.

Chicago's weather will be sunny with a high of 83 degrees today, but the weekend will bring higher heat and humidity, posing potential health risks. The NWS warns of thunderstorms and heat risks in the coming days.

The Illinois Department of Public Health will offer health resources, free naloxone, suicide prevention materials, gun locks, and other essentials at the DuQuoin State Fair.

A 33-year-old man, Matthew Burke, was found dead in Carpentersville, with an autopsy suggesting his death was due to an accidental fall. Toxicology results are pending.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul has charged five men for alleged involvement in a video gaming theft ring, with over $100,000 stolen from businesses statewide.

Three Metro East residents and former federal workers have been indicted for allegedly defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Escaped Mississippi inmate Joshua Zimmerman was captured in a Chicago seafood restaurant after a standoff; he was previously dubbed a "major case fugitive" by U.S. Marshals.

Chicago museums offer free entry during Democratic National Convention with evenings being the prime time to visit. Illinois residents can enjoy various exhibits without an entry fee.