A nurse at Westgate Elementary in Arlington Heights is suspended amid allegations of swapping students' meds, prompting a police and child services investigation. A child showed signs of drug exposure, leading a family to hire a law firm.

Darion Lindsey was sentenced to 45 months for his role in setting a CTA van on fire during the 2020 Chicago riots. He has already served most of this time.

ComEd introduced two new EV charging stations in Chicago's Bronzeville as part of a $3 million pilot project aiming to increase charging access in underserved areas.

Two men were wounded in a shooting near Chicago's United Center, with the gunmen escaping and no arrests made. The victims are not cooperating with the investigation.

Democratic Party struggles to find a Cook County Clerk replacement following Karen Yarbrough's death, as 17 candidates apply for the position, with Cedric Giles favored for the interim role.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker commits an additional $50 million to combat homelessness in Illinois, focusing on racial disparities that particularly affect Black residents, with the state's initiatives totaling $250 million.

The U.S. EPA awards Illinois $156 million to expand solar energy programs in underserved areas, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act as part of the $7 billion Solar for All initiative.

Illinois nonprofits can enhance their security through two federal grant opportunities, managed by IEMA-OHS, with each grant being part of a $137,250,000 national fund.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has confirmed a stable property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for DuPage County, ensuring uniform property value assessments and fair tax distribution.

Eric Paxton, a man convicted of child pornography, was ruled a Sexually Violent Person and will remain in Illinois state custody for community safety.

A woman died following a house fire in Chicago's South Side, despite rescue efforts by emergency personnel. The fire originated in the basement; the cause is under investigation.

Chicago Police are searching for Franklin Chilel, 23, who is missing from his Northwest Side home. Last seen April 21, 2024, he is 5'6" and 135 lbs. Tips can be reported to the Area 5 Detective Division at 312-746-6554.

Chicago anticipates a stormy weekend with showers, high winds, and potential severe weather, including hail and thunderstorms according to the National Weather Service.