Chicago anticipates a cold weekend and mixed weather, including rain and snow, as well as potential thunderstorms midweek, with highs reaching into the 50s despite the early March chill.

A 13-year-old girl at McKay Elementary in Chicago lost consciousness for over 24 hours after ingesting a THC-laced edible. It's the second such incident this month, causing concern among parents and educators.

A semi truck rolled over on I-57 to I-294 in Markham, causing rush hour delays. The driver was hospitalized; the ramp closure persisted, affecting traffic.

Illinois Department of Revenue announces a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000 for Montgomery County to ensure uniform tax burdens.

Illinois Governor Pritzker announces an $18.6 million investment in Holcim's new operational headquarters, Amrize, in Chicago, expected to create and retain jobs.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warns of increasing ticket scams targeting consumers looking to attend spring and summer events, advising caution and verification of sellers.

Chicago plans to install 50 new speed cameras to enhance road safety, based on crash data and public feedback. While some residents support the move, others, including Ald. Moore, criticize the financial impact, especially on low-income communities.

Mayor Brandon Johnson is appointing Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa as CEO of the Chicago Park District, with a focus on equitable community investment and tackling issues like homelessness.

An audit found that Illinois' health programs for noncitizens cost $1.6 billion, exceeding estimates. Enrollment issues were noted, and cuts are proposed to mitigate expenses.

Chicago's leading tech incubator, 1871, is leaving its Merchandise Mart location because of financial strains and shifts in the post-pandemic business landscape.

Chicagoans prepare to celebrate Pączki Day on March 4, involving a rush at local bakeries for the popular, spirit-infused Polish pastries ahead of Lent.

A Chicago man, Nurldon Green, III, received an additional 14-month sentence for failing to surrender for a previously imposed 27-month mail theft sentence.

Illinois law is non-retroactive on banning life sentences without parole for those under 21, affecting inmates like Cleodious Schoffner, convicted at 20 for a double murder as an accomplice and ineligible for relief despite judicial reforms.