The Chicago Bears President Kevin Warren and his wife Greta donated $1 million to the Lurie Children's Hospital's cancer center to support families dealing with pediatric cancer costs.

A shopper in Chicago won $500,000 from a Powerball ticket bought at a local Jewel Osco store. The winning ticket matched four numbers plus the Powerball.

Angelica Rodriguez and Alfonso Arroyo were the first to receive a marriage license in Cook County in 2024 and married with gifts from local businesses.

Chicago's legal community is providing critical services to assist migrants with their rights and legal challenges in a complex system, amid broader local efforts to support the growing immigrant population.

A Texas plane landed migrants in Rockford, IL, who were then bused to Chicago suburbs, amid criticism of the uncoordinated approach and strain on local resources.

Cardinal Blase Cupich held a Christmas mass at Cook County Jail, emphasizing inclusion and hope for inmates, marking a commitment to outreach by the recently elevated Cardinal.

Two instant ticket players won $1 million each from the Illinois Lottery's new $50 scratch-off game, which includes top prizes of $10 million. Tickets were sold in Oak Park and Lockport.

An Illinois player won an $880,164 jackpot from an online lottery ticket before Christmas, the sixth-largest for the "Fast Play Twenty 20s" game in 2023.

Illinois population decreased by nearly 33,000 according to the latest census data, continuing a multi-year decline, although at a slower rate than previously.

Jewish college students in the U.S. share their experiences with growing antisemitism on campuses, a concern discussed with Rep. Brad Schneider, noting incidents have increased post the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Portage Park residents are divided over a temporary migrant shelter opening at a former Catholic school, with some advocating for community support and others expressing concern for safety and financial costs.

Chicago city workers began clearing a crime-ridden homeless encampment in the West Loop, providing some residents with rapid rehousing offers, amidst concerns of the effectiveness of this approach.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads 20 attorneys general in challenging Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, favoring an amicus brief to support access to such healthcare.