DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago ranks 41st on Architectural Digest's list of the "71 Most Beautiful Streets in the World," noted for its lake views and skyline. The street was recently renamed to honor city founder Jean Baptiste Point DuSable.

Chicago is advancing regulations for lithium-ion battery safety due to fire risks, following deadly fires in New York. Local and federal efforts seek to establish standards to mitigate hazards associated with these batteries.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs Illinois's $53.1 billion budget, with highlights including a child tax credit, a new department of early childhood, and funding for a quantum computing campus, despite some political criticism.

A tow truck driver was fatally shot in a road rage incident in Crestwood after a collision with a Buick escalated into a confrontation where both drivers drew guns. The incident is under investigation.

Two brothers were found shot to death outside their deceased mother's burning home in Highland Park, Illinois, prompting a double-homicide investigation.

Research at a medical conference suggests a less aggressive treatment approach for ovarian, esophageal cancers, and Hodgkin lymphoma could be effective.

Chicago is preparing for summer violence by empowering residents with bleeding control techniques and police will focus on high-violence areas. Community marches for peace and Mayor Johnson aims to train "youth peacekeepers" for prevention.

A 71-year-old woman was critically injured in a stabbing near Chicago's Union Station. The suspect was later arrested with the help of a Good Samaritan.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the FY 2025 budget allocating $2.6 billion for higher education, marking a $76 million increase from the previous year, with funds aimed at universities, community colleges, and infrastructure.

Raphael Hammond was indicted for illegal gun possession in Chicago; his arraignment is set for June 18, 2024. The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

William Watson faces charges for kidnapping, armed robbery, and firearms offenses after a Chicago incident where a gun was discharged but no one was hit.

The Chicago Police have alerted the 2nd District about recent armed robberies involving a white Dodge Challenger and suspects described as African-American males in ski masks.

The Chicago Police Department issued a community alert after a phone robbery and battery occurred at the North/Clybourn Red Line station, seeking two male suspects.