An Arkansas Powerball player won a $1.8 billion jackpot, the second-largest U.S. lottery prize and the largest Powerball win of the year, on Christmas Eve.

Residents at the Pilsen intake site say the city's SPARC keeps people waiting for months, with overcrowded spaces and pest problems.

A federal judge ruled the U.S. Department of Education's cancellation of school mental health grants unlawful, as per a lawsuit by Illinois AG Raoul and others.

The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1.7 billion, with no winner in the latest draw. Nine new millionaires were made, and excitement builds over the potential for a historic win.

Sheriff's Office staff bought and wrapped more than 200 presents and delivered them to roughly 150 seniors across several south suburban towns.

Mayor Brandon Johnson criticizes the Trump administration for policies affecting LGBTQ+ housing and healthcare, which could lead to homelessness and reduced hospital services in Chicago.

CPS is funding ASL and graduate coursework at Illinois State to train current educators and build a pipeline of teachers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

Ninety-one immigrants from 22 countries were sworn in at the Museum of Science and Industry, a milestone for families amid tightened federal immigration rules.

ISU student support professionals are pushing to unionize with UPI for better working conditions and respect, as workload and underpayment issues persist.

A Papillion truck driver found a 3‑ to 4‑year‑old alone in a median, wrapped him in a blanket and kept him safe until police located the family.

The state has escalated a probe into Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy after finding repeated special-education violations and estimating tens of thousands of missed instruction minutes.

Federal officials have told ACT Now Illinois its community‑schools grant will end Dec. 31, jeopardizing services for 19,000 students across 32 schools.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul criticizes Trump administration proposals that may limit health care options for transgender youth, particularly related to Medicaid and CHIP, and pledges to use legal tools to preserve access to necessary care.