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

A child witnessed his brother's murder and mother's stabbing in Chicago; the suspect, Crosetti Brand, is charged with the attacks and is self-representing in court.

Chicago's Finance Committee approved a $1.75 million settlement for the family of Iris Chavez, an Army vet who died by suicide in police custody in 2021.

Two piping plovers, Imani and the newer Green Dot, are exhibiting territorial behaviors at Montrose Beach, competing for space and potential mates amid conservation efforts.

Illinois debates a bill to move from punishing to treating drug use in pregnancy, facing opposition from a state’s attorney but finding support among healthcare groups advocating for compassionate approaches.

Two "crash-and-grab" burglaries occurred on Chicago's South Side, involving vehicles ramming into businesses to commit theft, with no arrests made yet.

Chicago experienced a spate of armed robberies overnight, with businesses targeted by thieves using weapons, including a steel hammer and guns, but no arrests were made.

IDNR and IPFC in Illinois advocate for controlled burns to preserve ecosystems, launching a "Map Your Burn" initiative to collect data and promote prescribed fire benefits.

Chicago leaders have approved the Water Leak-Relief Pilot Program to help homeowners with high water bills due to underground leaks, starting January 1, 2025.

A crime spree involving burglaries and thefts from plumbers and electricians has hit Chicago, with suspects using a black Volkswagen Atlas. The police have issued an alert and are seeking assistance.

The Chicago Police are searching for 25-year-old Morgan Farley, who has been missing since April 3 and was last seen with an unknown male at Ada Park.

The Chicago Police are seeking public assistance to locate missing 71-year-old Cheryl Craig, last seen in the 3400 block of S. Rhodes Ave. She requires medical attention.

Chicago faces erratic weather with showers and thunderstorms expected, as Lake Michigan breezes cool temperatures to the high 50s, with possible localized flooding.