Brookfield Zoo introduces koalas and a new grey seal pup, planning to showcase them alongside other recent animal additions and a 130-foot Ferris wheel for its 90th anniversary. Visitors can follow updates on the seal pup's progress via social media.

Target is opening its 21st store in Chicago at the historic Six Corners, hoping to revitalize the shopping district and offering a new Diane von Furstenberg line.

A FedEx truck hit a guardrail and caught fire on I-294, resulting in the driver's death despite being rushed to the hospital. Traffic was affected but continued to flow. The cause remains under investigation.

Chicago police seek a suspect in a series of armed robberies in the city's 10th and 11th Districts, prompting a public appeal with surveillance images to aid in identification.

Glenn Wooden from Quincy, Illinois was convicted by a federal jury for distributing methamphetamine and faces a potential life sentence and a $10 million fine.

Mötley Crüe will headline the Illinois State Fair on August 10, with tickets going on sale March 2. The iconic band recently concluded a global tour and maintains a strong digital presence.

Henry Speirs from Quincy, Illinois, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for meth distribution, with an additional 4 years of supervised release thereafter.

Gov. Pritzker celebrates the opening of Heartland Community College's Advanced Manufacturing Training Center focused on electric vehicles, funded with state support, emphasizing Illinois' investment in the clean energy workforce.

Nhi Ngoc Mai Le, a Chicago-area woman, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for her part in the January 6 Capitol riots after pleading guilty to charges. She claimed to have been misled by misinformation.

A 36-year-old Illinois man, Rodgerick Oneal, faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident and a shootout with police.

Rep. Mike Bost, endorsed by Donald Trump, competes with Darren Bailey for the GOP nomination in Illinois' 12th district. Both promote conservative values, with Bost emphasizing experience and Bailey claiming outsider status.

Emonte Morgan's trial for the shooting of Officer Ella French began with jury selection amidst a courtroom filled with police presence. The judge enforced a no-slogan rule as tensions flared regarding potential jury bias.

Chicago Police request public assistance to find Jaslene Nieves, 16, missing since February 21 from N. Central Ave. She's described as Hispanic, 5'7", 130 lbs, with hazel eyes and black hair.