Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Arab Catholics in Chicago to express solidarity with Gaza, advocating a ceasefire and two-state solution, while emphasizing the church’s role in promoting peace.

A 17-year-old high school student, Marin Lacson, was fatally struck by a Metra train in Barrington, with thick morning fog possibly playing a role in the accident.

Chicago charter school teachers at Instituto del Progreso Latino may strike on February 6 over contract issues regarding pay, staffing, and protections for immigrant staff and students.

A $777,777 winning lottery ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Des Plaines, Chicago. The store earns a $7,777 commission. After taxes, the winner takes home approximately $552,600.

Anti-abortion activists in Illinois are challenging Senate Bill 1909, alleging it suppresses free speech and is vague on what's 'deceptive' at pregnancy centers.

Chicago residents with mobility issues report difficulties navigating snow-covered sidewalks. The City Council is considering a public snow removal system, inspired by Toronto, while the current law requires property owners to clear pathways.

Naperville's lawns, damaged by a 2021 tornado, are restored through a joint effort, offering residents both a rejuvenated landscape and psychological relief.

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees has frozen tuition for in-state undergraduates for the 2024-25 year, continuing their commitment to affordability. Room and board costs, however, will increase slightly.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has announced the imminent closure of St. Frances of Rome School in Cicero and St. Odilo School in Berwyn due to the cessation of a crucial state-funded scholarship program.

A Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was sold at 508 Variety Shop in Mitchell, Illinois, with the winning numbers from Tuesday's draw. The small-town store and its owner, Amber Ronk, are thrilled, and the shop will receive a $10k bonus.

Two Chicago mothers share contrasting experiences with school choice, highlighting the debate about educational equity and structural challenges facing Black families.

Migrants arrive in Chicago just as a severe winter storm approaches, creating a humanitarian challenge as the city struggles to provide shelter and resources for the new arrivals.

The We Rise Together initiative has invested over $38 million into 35 community-led real estate projects to revitalize Black and Latinx neighborhoods in Chicago since September 2021.