The Perch Kitchen reopens after fire, with proceeds aiding firefighters.

Fire in Lawndale home causes porch collapse, injuring 3, including 2 officers.

CTA partners with Google for a multilingual chatbot to enhance customer service.

Illinois partners with Dolly Partons initiative for free kids books.

Naperville rec center gun drug bust 3 denied bail.

Man shot during robbery attempt in Gage Park suspects sought.

SIU community mourns loss of two students in a fatal truck crash.

Study reveals only 30 of CPS students complete a bachelors in four years.

Woman killed on Dan Ryan Expressway after minor crash.

Chicago Police warn of armed robberies in 1st and 12th Districts.

Illinois leaders urge unity against rising hate crimes.

Traffic stop reveals DUI, illegal firearm felony charge for driver.

Chicago Police report a drop in violent crimes, with key training and policy updates, plus new officer recruits.