A woman was fatally hit by a semi truck while crossing Ashland Avenue at Roosevelt Road in Chicago. She died at Stroger Hospital, and the Major Accidents Unit is investigating.

Migrant day laborers sue The Home Depot and CPD for alleged abuse at a Chicago store, claiming they were harassed and assaulted by off-duty officers and employees.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for 2-year-old Joshua Mosley Jr., last seen with his father. They seek information on his whereabouts, emphasizing his vulnerability and urging public assistance.

Chicago Police arrested Christopher Smith for the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man in April 2023, with his next hearing scheduled for August 7, 2024.

Lincoln Park Zoo has been accredited as a botanic garden and achieved Level III arboretum accreditation, recognizing its plant conservation efforts and extensive plant collection.

This year, Chicago's Christkindlmarket will only be at Daley Plaza and Aurora, as Wrigleyville's event is cancelled due to NHL Winter Classic conflicts.

The IHDA offers funding to develop supportive housing aimed at reducing homelessness by providing both affordable housing and necessary services. Applications are open to developers, with details on the IHDA website.

Illinois is modernizing its professional licensing process by investing $9 million in a new online system developed with NIC Licensing Solutions, aiming to improve efficiency and accessibility for professionals in the state.

Chicago wrestlers Kamal Bey and Joe Rau faced strong opponents in their Olympic matches, with Rau still having a chance at bronze, while Bey is out but remains positive.

A man was critically injured after making contact with the electrified third rail at the 69th Red Line Station in Chicago. His identity and reasons for the action are unknown.

An Illinois man won $3 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket bought at Bellwood Liquor and Grocery, planning to pay his mortgage and buy family cars.

Illinois State Police report a deadly traffic accident on Illinois Route 30 near Joliet involving a silver Ford and a GMC truck, resulting in one fatality and two hospitalizations.

Illinois Governor Pritzker signed a $53.1 billion budget, eliminating the state grocery tax and introducing a new Child Tax Credit, while allocating funds for asylum seekers.