Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul cautions against romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day, offering tips to identify and avoid online dating fraud.

Cicero parents protest the Archdiocese of Chicago's decision to close St. Frances of Rome School due to financial issues after a state scholarship program ended.

AG Kwame Raoul leads 23 attorneys general to defend DACA from a Texas-led lawsuit challenging the program's legality.

A Chicago resident won $500,000 from a $10 Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased at Rico Fresh Market in Logan Square; the store also earns a $5,000 bonus.

The Little Flower Church in Chicago, now in disrepair, has drawn preservationists' calls for its landmark status and potential community use.

Migrants in Chicago face pressure to find housing before a deadline, while a social service group, Heartland Alliance, struggles with potential restructuring and financial strain.

Two lost class rings were returned to their owners: Frank McNaughton Jr.'s 1968 ring was found in Oklahoma, and Odis Kilgore's ring was discovered in an Illinois lake after 55 years.

Chicago property owner Chris Amatore offers shelter to migrants in his buildings, spending $150,000 to house nearly 500 people amidst a housing crisis.

A Park Ridge Shell gas station sold a Lotto ticket worth $10.4 million. The station and its owner received a $104,000 bonus. The winner matched all numbers for the February 1 draw.

Chicago leaders propose anti-violence workers in schools amid student shootings, including some with criminal pasts, to mentor youths and mediate conflicts.

Women now form the majority of new associates at U.S. law firms, hitting 50.3%, although percentages like Chicago's 48.9% and Pittsburgh's 48.03% fall below the national average. Partnerships still show gender disparity, with only 27.8% being women.

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority seeks volunteers to review grant applications, aiming for community-engaged, equitable distribution of funds.

Brent Manning, former director of the Illinois DNR, passed away at 70, leaving a legacy of conservation achievements.