The article discusses the expected weather changes in Chicago, with forecasted showers and potential thunderstorms beginning Friday night and continuing into the next week, based on the National Weather Service's reports.

The Green City Market in Chicago is opening a month earlier than usual, with the Lincoln Park market beginning on April 6 and the West Loop market in May, to offer an extended season of fresh local produce.

A woman was found dead after a house fire in McHenry County, with multiple fire departments responding to a third alarm blaze that rendered the home uninhabitable.

Portillo's introduces two new salads, Spicy Chicken Chopped and Chicken Pecan, following customer feedback for more fresh menu options. They're available for dine-in, take-out, and catering.

An Illinois player won $1 million in Mega Millions, with the ticket from Bartlett's RT 59 Gasoline. Other local wins totaled $20,000 and $10,000.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set a tentative property equalization factor of 1.0000 for Greene County, ensuring uniform property assessments across counties.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul and 19 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief in Massachusetts questioning a 2020 rule that may enable healthcare discrimination.

Chicago has announced the restoration of its Vietnam Veterans Memorial, reinforcing the city's dedication to honoring its veterans, and will commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29th.

Antoine Perteet from Illinois faces several felony charges, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and vehicular hijacking for incidents that occurred last year.

An acquaintance is questioned after Ronnie Johnson was found dead with severe wounds in Chicago Lawn. The incident is investigated as a domestic-related homicide.

Gerald Reed faces a retrial for a 1990 double homicide despite Gov. Pritzker commuting his life sentence, with his original confession ruled inadmissible and witnesses retracting testimony.

Chicago is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 15 years with 31 cases, largely concentrated in a Pilsen migrant shelter, prompting intensified vaccination efforts.

A 23-year-old man was shot and killed while driving in Chicago. After being hit, he crashed his car and later died at a hospital. No suspects have been arrested, and the investigation continues.