Riot Fest has offered the Chicago Department of Transportation $5,000 for a concrete slab known as the "rat hole," intending to feature it annually at the festival.

The U.S. EPA awards Illinois $156 million to expand solar energy programs in underserved areas, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act as part of the $7 billion Solar for All initiative.

Northwestern University students have pitched tents in protest, demanding that the school cut ties with companies supporting Israel and opposing policies they view as supportive of ethnic cleansing in Gaza.

Chicago city crews removed the viral "rat hole" from Roscoe Village's sidewalk due to complaints and replaced it with fresh concrete, causing mixed reactions among locals.

Walter Payton College Prep in Chicago ranks fifth nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 'Best High Schools,' with five Chicago schools in the top 100.

Chicago plans to unify its shelter system for the homeless and migrants, aiming for better resource allocation and non-profit management, amidst a funding increase.

Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes III has resigned from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition presidency less than a year into his role, with Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s son to continue as COO.

Highland Park is planning a scaled-down Fourth of July celebration two years after a shooting, including a remembrance ceremony, a themed parade, and a drone show instead of fireworks.

Chicago's Pride Parade will have fewer participants due to new city rules, with schools largely excluded, focusing on LGBTQ+ groups and businesses for safety reasons.

Yohanna Endashaw from Niles West High School wins Illinois' Poetry Out Loud competition and will participate in the national finals in Washington D.C.

An Illinois retiree becomes a millionaire - winning $1 million - after purchasing a winning scratch-off ticket in Aurora. The '$10 Million' Lottery game ticket was confirmed by Illinois Lottery officials.

Chicago's park shelters for migrants are closing to resume summer programs, but the city faces challenges balancing community needs and migrant housing.

Chicago healthcare workers protest against the American Medical Association, accusing it of hypocrisy for its differing stances on conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine.