A man was wounded in a drive-by shooting on Chicago's South Side early Saturday, while the woman with him was unharmed. No arrests have been made yet.

Springfield High School was evacuated following a bomb threat; no devices were found and the school resumed normal activities under heightened security.

Chicago is set to receive four high-tech, self-cleaning public restrooms funded by advertising and managed by French company JCDecaux, in response to long-standing public demand and issues with public urination.

A former Illinois school administrator sued his district, alleging racial discrimination after he was forced to resign for protesting a racially insensitive game.

A Park Ridge Shell gas station sold a Lotto ticket worth $10.4 million. The station and its owner received a $104,000 bonus. The winner matched all numbers for the February 1 draw.

President Biden confirmed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia targets in Iraq and Syria after a drone strike killed U.S. troops in Jordan. The strikes aimed to minimize civilian casualties and targeted militia operations and storage sites.

The Damen Silos in Chicago face potential demolition, despite preservationist efforts and community pushback against the owner's plans. Public input is being gathered before the decision proceeds.

A swastika was found inside Loyola University Chicago's Jewish student space, prompting investigation and university condemnation of the antisemitic act.

A man was found dead in an overturned vehicle near I-55 in Garfield Ridge, Chicago. The police continue to investigate the crash with no cause yet determined.

The Lurie Children's Hospital faces a cyberattack causing network outages, affecting medical procedures and day-to-day operations. They have set up an alternative call center for patient inquiries.

A woman with a CCL shot a man during an argument in Chicago; he's in critical condition, and she's being questioned. No charges filed yet as police investigate.

Chicago's Organized Retail Crime Task Force has recovered $3.8 million in stolen goods and made 180 arrests, amidst ongoing efforts to combat sophisticated retail theft.

The Illinois Department of Public Health reports a decline in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, with improved conditions across the state. Public health guidance continues to encourage precautions and vaccination.