Chicago is set for windy weather with gusts up to 55 mph possible, alongside rain and hazardous lake conditions. Beachgoers and boaters are advised to be cautious.

Chicago Board of Education is set to discuss CPS CEO Pedro Martinez's tenure and a resolution to keep schools open until 2027 despite a financial deficit. Martinez faces opposition from the Chicago Teachers Union and local officials.

Officer Patrick O'Donnell, accused of punching a teenager, opted for a bench trial with Judge Stephenson, known for acquitting police officers. Trial begins December 19th.

Illinois reports a decline in infant mortality but underscores persistent racial disparities with Black infants being nearly three times more likely to die than others.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, joined by 22 counterparts, supports an ATF rule to broaden the definition of firearm dealers to include more private sellers, aiming to curb illegal gun trafficking and enhance background checks.

Missing 15-year-old Naylanie Fernandez is sought by Chicago Police after disappearing on September 8. She's 4'11", 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Authorities urge public assistance.

Chicago Police announce a DUI Saturation Patrol in Austin District to curb impaired driving, with an emphasis on alcohol and drug detection and other traffic offenses.

The USPS is distributing free at-home COVID-19 tests through a government platform, with rapid 30-minute results, irrespective of symptoms or vaccination status.

Chicago's Asador Bastian earns NYT acclaim for unique Spanish Asador steakhouse dining, featuring specialties like Galician beef and inventive dishes.

A judge has temporarily blocked the Mayor of Dolton from installing three officials without board approval, amid allegations of her violating municipal codes.

An Illinois lottery player won around $1.5 million with a ticket bought at a Des Plaines BP station, which also receives a $14,500 seller's bonus. The store owner plans to share the bonus with his employees.

Derrick Rose, former Chicago Bulls star and NBA MVP, announces his retirement from basketball after a 16-year career marked by highs and impressive comebacks despite significant injuries.

Northwestern Medicine performed a groundbreaking double-lung transplant on a Stage 4 colorectal cancer patient, Amanda Wilk, marking a first for the institution.