After an Oct. 21 ICE sweep, a 12‑year‑old in Chicago is living with relatives while legal‑aid groups scramble to arrange guardianship and track detained parents.

National Adoption Day in Rockford saw 18 former foster kids find permanent homes, part of wider Illinois celebrations. Gov. Pritzker and officials support the initiative, which has helped many children find families.

State's Attorney Bob Berlin receives the "Champion of Victims' Rights" award from Marsy's Law for Illinois for his work supporting crime victims' rights.

Chicago twins Cameron and Petra Caprio will participate in a virtual conversation with Pope Leo XIV during a youth conference, discussing topics like mental health and the Church's future.

Austin tenants at Parkside Apartments say raw sewage, bed bugs and crumbling ceilings have gone unrepaired; the city has sued the owner and a hearing is set for Dec. 4.

Park Forest trustees approved a roughly $10 million overhaul of the Aqua Center, delaying a full reopening until 2027 and outlining a phased plan that preserves lap swimming. Officials say state sign‑offs and bidding will determine when work actually starts.

Two WWII veterans, Carl Johnson and Frank Orilio, were honored for reaching centenarian milestones, reflecting on their service and the legacy of their generation.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $965 million with no winners from the last draw. If won on Friday, it would be the eighth largest in the game's history.

UChicago Medicine residents overwhelmingly approved their first union contract, winning pay increases, a $9,000 stipend and rideshare reimbursements after yearlong bargaining.

Girl Scouts in Oak Park cut short a food drive after leaders said they encountered masked ICE agents in the neighborhood, leaving volunteers shaken and donations postponed.

Chappell Elementary parents and neighbors mobilized after ICE detained a student's father, organizing mutual aid and fundraising while educators worry about continuity of special-education supports.

Ye met Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York and apologized, blaming bipolar disorder and saying he felt “profound remorse.” The meeting, shared online by the rabbi, is a public attempt to rebuild trust after months of antisemitic outbursts.

The Illinois State Museum has released 100 oral histories of Route 66 for its centennial celebration, capturing experiences from its heyday to its preservation.