Chicago tests a tiny fraction of homes for lead while nearby Elgin found dangerous levels in most houses it sampled. Experts say broader testing and clearer data are needed.

A Chicago mother says mold, holes and drafts in her Albany Park unit are triggering her child's severe asthma after months of stalled repairs.

An Iowa FedEx worker unexpectedly gave birth at work after saying she didn’t know she was pregnant. Both mother and baby are reported healthy and resting.

After election officials blocked their ballot bid, Southeast Side organizers say they’ll keep pushing for a binding community benefits deal and stronger cleanup at the PsiQuantum site.

Chicago schools close or switch to remote learning amid severe cold, with wind chills possibly reaching -25 degrees. Some institutions, however, remain open, and the city has set up warming centers and continues to combat the effects of the weather.

Chicago Archdiocese is closing six schools due to financial issues, while reinstating Father Kondziolka after no reasonable cause was found regarding an old abuse allegation.

UNITE HERE has filed a new suit to make the former Signature Room owners pay about $1.5M in back wages and benefits after the restaurant’s 2023 closure.

Park Forest condemned one Autumn Ridge building after 17 units lost heat during an arctic snap; officials say residents will be placed in hotels and warming centers are open.

Chicago Police announced a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 2nd District for the upcoming weekend, focusing on impaired driving and other traffic offenses from Saturday evening to early Sunday.

Springfield distributes specialized smoke alarms for deaf and hard of hearing students, facilitated by local organizations and a fire safety alliance, ensuring inclusive fire safety measures within the community.

A full-service food pantry has opened inside Legler Regional Library, offering fresh produce and frozen goods to West Garfield Park families.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is hiring Sheriff's Deputies, requiring tests and offering a salary up to $127,348, with benefits and potentially a take-home car. Applications are due by March 13.

A coalition analysis finds more than 58,000 Chicagoans experienced homelessness in 2024 — triple the city's one‑night count. The mismatch could reshape funding and services.