Students at DePaul University protest, demanding divestment from Israel and calling for the recognition of "ongoing genocide in Gaza." The protest trend is seen across various campuses.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 39 bipartisan attorneys general urge Congress to fully fund the Legal Services Corporation to aid low-income Americans in civil legal matters.

Byrn Mawr Breakfast Club in Chicago ranks #3 on Yelp's top brunch spots, the only Illinois spot listed. Toasted Gastrobrunch in Las Vegas took first place, while California and Florida also featured prominently.

ConSup North America Inc. is recalling about 100,000 pounds of Stockmeyer prosciutto due to lack of proper inspection before entering the U.S. market.

The CTU has begun negotiations with CPS, presenting a broad range of demands aimed at systemic educational transformation, despite a looming district deficit. They propose transparent bargaining and do not rule out a strike.

A man was fatally shot in Chicago's Belmont Cragin area, with police seeking information and no suspects yet in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

An arrest was made in the investigation of Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca's murder, with Caschaus Tate charged for unlawful weapon use, not confirmed to be linked to the crime.

Three people were shot in Chicago's Humboldt Park in daylight; a teen and two adults are wounded, with the shooter still at large. Police are investigating.

Illinois officials investigate potential illegal coordination between radio host Dan Proft, his PAC, and Darren Bailey's gubernatorial campaign, involving a $20 million offer and campaign tactics.

Chicago's Mayor Johnson reallocates $80 million in federal relief funds to social programs, including extending the city's basic income initiative with a $32 million investment.

Chicago Police are searching for Lucia Almeida, a 69-year-old woman last seen near 2000 N. Nagle Ave. on April 25th. The community is urged to help locate her.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of mild temperatures, potential thunderstorms, and variable chances of rain for Chicago, with specific warnings for boaters on Lake Michigan.

Lezly Martinez, a missing 15-year-old pregnant girl from the Marquette Park neighborhood, has been located safely. Details surrounding her disappearance and discovery remain limited at this time.