Chicago police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest camp at DePaul University, citing safety and operational concerns; two were arrested. President Manuel regretted the action but deemed it necessary.

17-year-old Dorothy Jean Tillman II becomes the youngest to earn a doctoral degree from Arizona State University, following an academic journey that started at age 10.

An Illinois man won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket bought at a supermarket in Farmington, and he plans to buy a new minivan and vacation in Aruba.

Illinois residents are set to receive a share of a multi-million-dollar settlement from a finance scam involving Think Finance, with the CFPB distributing checks averaging $1,100 to victims of non-existent loan repayments.

Illinois honored fallen firefighters and awarded living heroes at the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield.

NASA approved the University of Chicago undergrads' satellite project, set for a 2026 launch. The CubeSat will utilize laser transmission for secure data encoding.

The former Wadsworth Elementary School in Woodlawn, Chicago, which served as a temporary migrant shelter, has closed as the city's migrant population decreases.

Illinois is seeking nominations for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, honoring seniors aged 65+ who have contributed to the arts, community service, education, or labor. Nominations are open until June 1, with the ceremony this fall.

On Mother's Day, mothers Karen Phillips and La Shann Walker publicly appealed for help in Chicago, as each has a missing child, urging for greater awareness and assistance in their cases.

Chicago Public Schools has approved over 600 teachers to lobby in the state capital for more funding, amidst a budget deficit and lack of adequate state finances.

Four-year universities now offer two-year associate degrees to aid underserved students, with programs like Loyola University Chicago's Arrupe College leading the way.

Police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Chicago; no arrests were made. The action is part of a response to campus demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Chicago is preparing for multiple parades this weekend with emergency management ensuring safety and traffic control, including Polish Constitution Day and Cinco de Mayo parades, along with the St. Jude Police Memorial March.