Hundreds gathered at Federal Plaza and in DuPage to honor victims of federal immigration enforcement and to push for transparency one month after Renée Good's death.

Longtime Tribune reporter Stacy St. Clair will become managing editor on Feb. 9, taking over newsroom leadership from Phil Jurik.

A Powerball ticket sold at Refiners Citgo in Forest Park matched five white-ball numbers in Wednesday’s drawing for a $1 million prize; the retailer gets a $10,000 bonus.

New census-based reporting shows more than thirty Chicago-area suburbs have shifted from majority-white to majority nonwhite, reshaping schools, shops and local politics. Analysts point to jobs, immigration and housing pressures as the driving forces.

Whiting has told the Northwest Indiana Oilmen to leave Oil City Stadium after 15 years, as city officials pursue new tenants and the team scrambles for a new home. The move raises questions about youth programs and summer jobs tied to the ballpark.

Hundreds of Elgin High students walked out at midday on Feb. 4 to protest ICE actions and support immigrant families. The march ran along East Chicago Street and was monitored by police and district staff.

Lurie Children's finds half of Chicago parents faced energy insecurity, with many cutting essentials or using space heaters during the cold months.

Illinois American Water filed to fund $577 million in upgrades; the company says typical water bills could rise roughly $14 per month while wastewater charges could jump about $28. Consumer groups say the request raises affordability concerns as the ICC begins its review.

Two Ashton coworkers thought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket had won $350 — the Illinois Lottery app showed $350,000. They plan to split the prize and invest their shares.

Advocate Health is raising its systemwide starting wage to $18.85 and committing $776M to pay and benefits, effective on Jan. 30 paychecks. The package also expands tuition, retirement and mental‑health support.

Chicago businesses closed to join the National Shutdown Day, protesting aggressive immigration enforcement, with some donating proceeds to support affected communities.

District 123 in Oak Lawn closed all schools after a serious threat targeting Kolmar School; police are investigating. No additional details disclosed.

A Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold in Justice matched all five numbers on Wednesday evening, producing a $550,000 jackpot and a $5,500 seller bonus for the station.