The Illinois State Museum's "Growing Up X" exhibit won top honors for its nostalgic look at the Generation X era, earning the Award of Superior Achievement and the Innovation Award from the Illinois Association of Museums.

Chicago Mayor launches a grant program to aid K-12 students with disabilities financially, using a lottery system to determine who receives up to $1000 per household.

The Chicago Police Department is launching a DUI Saturation Patrol in the 20th District to address drunk driving and other traffic violations this weekend.

A 14-year-old in Chicago has been charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder after a March shooting that killed a 17-year-old and injured a 15-year-old.

Kroger and Albertsons propose selling a total of 579 stores, including 35 in Illinois, to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an effort to gain regulatory approval for their merger.

CTA suspended the Blue Line's Forest Park Branch early due to track issues but resumed normal service by morning. Shuttle buses operated during the disruption. Details about the specific problem were not fully disclosed.

Toni Preckwinkle was re-elected as the Cook County Democratic Party chairwoman without opposition, emphasizing party unity and strategic preparation for upcoming elections.

A judge approved a $12.25 million settlement for a class action lawsuit over a 2020 botched smokestack demolition in Little Village, Chicago, which affected local residents.

The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police is appealing a ruling requiring public hearings for police discipline cases, contesting transparency measures and seeking retroactive application since 2017.

Illinois Senators Durbin and Duckworth expressed confidence in Mayor Johnson's plan for O'Hare Airport's revamp, supporting the Global Terminal project part of an $8.5 billion upgrade.

The Chicago Bears have announced plans for a new lakefront domed stadium, costing $2.5-3 billion plus $1 billion for infrastructure, with the Bears contributing $2 billion.

Chicago's Mayor seeks youth advisors for policy-making through the Mayor's Youth Commission, offering 40 teens a chance to influence city policies with a higher stipend and monthly meetings.

Chicago police are seeking a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of off-duty Officer Luis Huesca in Gage Park, releasing video footage for public assistance.