Brookfield Zoo in Chicago celebrates the birth of endangered species including Humboldt penguin chicks and other animals, highlighting conservation efforts.

The NHTSA launches a month-long crackdown on distracted driving, with law enforcement across the U.S. strictly enforcing texting and driving laws during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Two men were seriously injured in a collision in McHenry County where one driver failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in both vehicles ending up in a field.

Knox County man William A. Peck pleads guilty to solicitation of child pornography, with Illinois AG Kwame Raoul confirming the collaborative law enforcement effort.

A car crash in Chicago's Avalon Park injured three people, two critically, with no citations issued as police investigate the collision between an SUV and a sedan.

Oak Park Police arrested five individuals after a fatal shooting. A man was pronounced dead after being found shot on South Boulevard. Witnesses saw the suspects, three adults and two minors, fleeing, but no weapon has been recovered yet.

Search for missing 24-year-old Denys Lemeshko continues; last seen at Community First Hospital in Chicago. He has limited English, primarily speaks Ukrainian. Public assistance is sought.

Kwame Raoul leads a coalition of 19 attorneys general suing President Trump over an executive order they argue is an unconstitutional voter rights crackdown.

Chicago Police warn of a series of burglaries targeting Lake View East, Lincoln Park, and Old Town Triangle businesses, with a male breaking into shops and stealing cash.

Chicago's weather forecasts a cooler weekend, possible snow Monday, and spotty light rain during today's baseball game at Wrigley Field, with showers increasing overnight.

A Peoria teen was arrested for motor vehicle theft and possession of a stolen vehicle after police recovered three stolen cars. Two suspects remain at large.

The Trump administration mandates K-12 schools to certify they don't use DEI to receive federal funds, potentially affecting those reliant on such funding.

Chicago Police announce a DUI Saturation Patrol in Jefferson Park from April 5 at 6 p.m. to April 6 at 2 a.m., targeting impaired driving and other traffic violations.