An Illinois lottery player won around $1.5 million with a ticket bought at a Des Plaines BP station, which also receives a $14,500 seller's bonus. The store owner plans to share the bonus with his employees.

Two Illinois universities climb the U.S. News "Best Colleges" 2025 rankings, with Northwestern entering the top 6 and the University of Chicago hitting number 11.

Former Illinois Attorney General Ty Fahner, a mentor to leaders like Chicago's Mayor Lightfoot, has died at 81. His work included investigating the Tylenol murders.

Chicago is set to combine its homeless and migrant shelter systems into a unified initiative designed to provide comprehensive services beyond housing, including employment and healthcare.

An Illinois woman won $3 million from a scratch-off ticket and plans to invest, remodel her house, and travel. She bought the ticket at a Circle K in Channahon and endured a long weekend before confirming her win.

A lottery player in Bridgeport, Chicago won $1 million from a Mega Millions ticket sold at Gas Express, while the next jackpot rises to $800 million. The store owner plans to share the retailer's bonus with employees.

An Illinois couple won $3 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket bought in a Chicago suburb, planning to secure their children's education and retirement.

Chicago Public Schools' Safe Passage program, with nearly 1,200 workers, helps ensure student safety through the city's tough neighborhoods, with a recent rally acknowledging their dedication.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign agreed with the U.S. Department of Education to comply with civil rights laws after a probe into how it handled discrimination complaints.

Two years after migrants began arriving in Chicago, their impacts are seen as some settle and thrive while others face struggles. The city's response evolves from crisis management to integration.

A shopper in Addison won a $9.2 million Illinois Lottery jackpot after buying the ticket at Jewel-Osco. The store receives a $92k bonus for selling it.

Cook County invites public input through "Community Voices" meetings on ARPA fund allocation, starting August 28, 2024, focusing on key initiatives and future investments.

Chicago Police Deputy Chief is under investigation for allegedly making inflammatory remarks concerning Gaza war and LGBTQ+ issues to a Palestinian-American sergeant.