Northwestern University has paid $43.5 million in a settlement over claims of financial aid misconduct, as part of a broader $166 million settlement involving 17 universities.

Pookie Crack Cakes in Chicago's Bronzeville has gained popularity for its mini cake loaves, drawing customers globally due to its TikTok fame and founder Dedra Simmons' family recipe.

Jon McCabe, 75, donated a kidney to his wife Carol, helping her overcome stage 5 chronic kidney disease, and inspiring others to consider organ donations for the elderly.

A standoff in Chicago's West Humboldt Park ended with two in custody after a SWAT team intervened. The incident began early Tuesday and details on the motives or identities remain unclear. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.

AG Kwame Raoul joins a group of attorneys general to sue and block the Albertsons-Kroger merger, citing reduced competition and higher food prices as concerns.

Former Chicago cop James Sajdak receives a one-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting an individual while on duty.

A Chicago man, Anthony Arrington, has been charged with multiple felonies including robbery and aggravated battery, for a July incident. He was arrested by Chicago police on February 26, 2024.

A 17-year-old in Chicago faces felony robbery charges for assaulting and robbing a 65-year-old man on February 13. He was arrested on February 26 in the same location.

Chicagoans are preparing for extreme weather changes, with record warmth giving way to severe thunderstorms and then winter conditions, including hail, high winds, and possible snow.

Jury selection begins in Chicago for the trial of Emonte Morgan, charged in the shooting of Police Officer Ella French and wounding her partner in 2021. Emonte faces 85 counts including murder.

A homicide investigation is underway in Niles after a man was shot and died from his injuries near a local Dollar Tree store, with no arrests made as authorities seek information.

A positive train control system outage caused delays on several Metra lines in Chicago, impacting the morning commute with halted trains and disruptions.

Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports have been equipped with naloxone to combat opioid overdoses, with training provided to first responders and Aviation Security Officers.