Chicago rapper Lil Zay Osama gifted presents and a financial donation to a local family attacked outside a school, partnering with Roseland Ceasefire to provide support during their recovery.

A Plainfield fifth-grader wrote "Cecilia's Journey: Embracing Dyslexia" and helped start a library shelf and lunchtime group to teach classmates that "all brains are beautiful."

The Daddy Victory Club in Chicago, founded by Kouri Marshall, offers a support group for fathers, focusing on empowering Black dads and fostering community through monthly 'Daddy Strolls.'

Illinois State Treasurer returns a WWII veteran's lost Purple Heart to his family in a ceremony, marking the 15th such return by the Treasurer's office.

The Illinois State Treasurer returned a Purple Heart to the family of WWII veteran Cpl. Henry Van Der Noord, an initiative part of Operation Purple Heart to restore military honors to rightful recipients.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul suggests checking the state's sex offender registry for safety before Halloween trick-or-treating and details restrictions for offenders during the festivities.

Discarded books from Chicago's Schurz High School highlight ongoing concerns about book disposal methods in Chicago Public Schools, amid national library funding shortages.

Chicago Public Schools sees a slight enrollment increase for the second consecutive year, including a rise in English language learners and changes in demographic composition.

A federal jury awarded $750,000 to a boy beaten by a teacher and her acquaintance at a Chicago Public School with leather belts, resulting in psychological trauma.

Joliet schools switched to e-learning due to an "unsubstantiated threat" of violence. Despite no credible evidence, in-person classes were halted, and police are investigating.

Columbia College Chicago is reducing its academic programs from 58 to 40 to improve financial stability and focus on student success in creative fields.

Chicago students ingested over-the-counter medicine they found, prompting an emergency response, but none were hospitalized and all are expected to be okay.

The Northbrook Park District's Skating School is enrolling kids to teach figure skating, hockey, and speed skating skills while promoting personal growth and fun.