Illinois 1 hour ago Northwestern University hit with federal complaint after caving to anti-Israel mob’s demands A civil rights complaint filed against Northwestern University claims the school discriminated on the basis of race when introducing five scholarships for Palestinians.
Chicago 2 days ago Local Illinois residents turn out against controversial Democratic mayor Dozens of Thornton Township residents in Illinois gathered and protested Democratic Mayor Tiffany Henyard of the small Village of Dolton over the weekend.
Weather 4 days ago Dangerous storms result in flash flooding, severe weather over Southern Plains More life-threatening severe weather is expected over the Southern Plains, following reports of twisters ripping through the nation's heartland on Friday.
Media 4 days ago Chicago Bears told to 'pay for their own damn stadium' after proposal has taxpayers footing $2 billion State officials don't believe that Illinois taxpayers will be up for paying more than $2 billion for the Chicago Bears' new stadium, multiple outlets reported.
Media 6 days ago Chicago’s selective schools grapple with budgets woes due to new equity policy: report Chicago Public Schools’ new funding formula has impacted the district’s most selective schools due to an “equity-based" formula that prioritizes the district’s underfunded schools.
Police and Law Enforcement April 23 Chicago police release images of suspect wanted in shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca Police in Chicago are asking the public for assistance in identifying a suspect in the Sunday morning shooting death of Officer Luis Huesca.
Chicago April 22 Slain Chicago police officer had gun, car stolen during attack: reports The Chicago police officer who was shot and killed early while driving home from work had his gun and car stolen during the attack, according to local reports.
CRIME April 22 Female University of Chicago student disarms masked man who tried to rob her on walk home from class: report A University of Chicago student reportedly disarmed a robbery suspect who approached her on the sidewalk while she walked home from classes and demanded her phone.
Chicago April 22 Off-duty Chicago police officer shot, killed driving home from work: 'Another sad day' A 30-year-old Chicago police officer was shot and killed early Sunday morning on the city's southwest side while he was driving home from work.
Illinois April 19 WWII soldier who died in Japanese POW camp identified 81 years later Military scientists have identified the remains of Army Pfc. Harry Jerele of Berkeley, Illinois, who in 1942 died of pneumonia while held captive at Cabanatuan.