Chicago expects mixed weather with warmth and potential storms. Calm tonight, but thunderstorms likely on Friday and Sunday. The weekend should be mild, with caution advised on Lake Michigan due to hazardous boating conditions.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has merged its West Chicago and Bellwood Regional Offices into a new location in Westchester to optimize services.

Eleven children sustained minor injuries after three school buses crashed on I-55 near Channahon, causing traffic delays and prompting a response from state police and emergency crews.

Five people were hospitalized following a suspected overdose at a Near West Side apartment in Chicago, with four in serious condition. The police have not released details on the substances involved.

The Sueños Chicago music festival is happening Memorial Day weekend with security protocols and transport advice in place, as the city prepares for large crowds and street closures.

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert for LGBTQ+ Americans, warning of potential violence, especially during Pride month, based on intelligence reports.

Juan Loredo, 19, has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery after a shooting incident in Cicero, Illinois, where three people were injured.

Illinois lawmakers propose including funding for women's sports facilities in any deals for new Chicago Bears and White Sox stadiums, emphasizing equity and potential shared use with the Chicago Red Stars.

Authorities seek public help in finding Ivory Leonard, 31, missing from his Chicago residence since April 20. He has a cross tattoo on his right shoulder.

Wayfair opens its first physical store in a Chicago suburb, featuring 80,000 items, a design center, and an on-site restaurant, aiming to provide a comprehensive home shopping experience.

Illinois legislation proposes a $100 fine for drivers stopping on expressway shoulders near O'Hare Airport to enhance safety; the bill awaits the governor's signature.

Two teens in Chicago face felony charges for a carjacking incident where they allegedly used a firearm to steal a man's vehicle, according to the Chicago Police Department.

The article describes lawsuits against two Illinois teachers, Dallas Till and an unnamed Bloom Trail High School coach, for alleged sexual abuse of students.