Brookfield Zoo introduces koalas and a new grey seal pup, planning to showcase them alongside other recent animal additions and a 130-foot Ferris wheel for its 90th anniversary. Visitors can follow updates on the seal pup's progress via social media.

Target is opening its 21st store in Chicago at the historic Six Corners, hoping to revitalize the shopping district and offering a new Diane von Furstenberg line.

A FedEx truck hit a guardrail and caught fire on I-294, resulting in the driver's death despite being rushed to the hospital. Traffic was affected but continued to flow. The cause remains under investigation.

Glenn Wooden from Quincy, Illinois was convicted by a federal jury for distributing methamphetamine and faces a potential life sentence and a $10 million fine.

A teenage boy died and three girls were hospitalized after their stopped pickup was rear-ended on the Katy Freeway in Houston. An investigation is ongoing, with no charges filed yet.

Mötley Crüe will headline the Illinois State Fair on August 10, with tickets going on sale March 2. The iconic band recently concluded a global tour and maintains a strong digital presence.

Henry Speirs from Quincy, Illinois, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for meth distribution, with an additional 4 years of supervised release thereafter.

Rep. Mike Bost, endorsed by Donald Trump, competes with Darren Bailey for the GOP nomination in Illinois' 12th district. Both promote conservative values, with Bost emphasizing experience and Bailey claiming outsider status.

Emonte Morgan's trial for the shooting of Officer Ella French began with jury selection amidst a courtroom filled with police presence. The judge enforced a no-slogan rule as tensions flared regarding potential jury bias.

Pookie Crack Cakes in Chicago's Bronzeville has gained popularity for its mini cake loaves, drawing customers globally due to its TikTok fame and founder Dedra Simmons' family recipe.

A standoff in Chicago's West Humboldt Park ended with two in custody after a SWAT team intervened. The incident began early Tuesday and details on the motives or identities remain unclear. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

AG Kwame Raoul joins a group of attorneys general to sue and block the Albertsons-Kroger merger, citing reduced competition and higher food prices as concerns.

A positive train control system outage caused delays on several Metra lines in Chicago, impacting the morning commute with halted trains and disruptions.