Waukegan High School's campuses started the year without SROs due to a contract dispute, but negotiations to reinstate them at a reduced cost are underway.

An Illinois woman from Monee won $1 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket given by her husband. She plans to use the winnings to buy a house. The retailer, Monee Tobacco, will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.

The South Side Sanctuary, a new community space in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, offers a green environment and aims to boost local economic activity.

Protest groups in Chicago are in court challenging the city's restrictions on their planned march during the Democratic National Convention, seeking a longer route and closer proximity to the event.

An Illinois man won $3 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket bought at Bellwood Liquor and Grocery, planning to pay his mortgage and buy family cars.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul encourages participation in the National Night Out, emphasizing community-law enforcement bonds to build safer neighborhoods.

After a fire damaged Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, the community held an outdoor service, showing resilience and unity amidst plans to continue operations.

Cook County launches the "Community Voices" campaign to gather public input on the future of ARPA-funded initiatives, with a survey and events from August 1 to September 13.

The Naperville Ribfest has ended after 35 years due to financial challenges, impacting local charities that benefitted from the funds raised by the event.

Venezuelan migrants in Chicago react to Nicolás Maduro's re-election, expressing diminished hopes of returning to their homeland and rallying for change amidst local resource strains.

Illinois law prevents utility shutoffs in extreme heat, ensuring residents have access to cooling during high temperatures and humidity, protecting vulnerable populations.

Evanston's first Black police chief, William Harold Logan Jr., died at 92. His legacy includes community engagement and starting Northwestern University's own police department.

A winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at Casey's in Rockford, making an Illinois Lottery player a millionaire. The store will receive a $10,000 bonus.