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Jack Murray's family says he dealt with emotional distress due to a diabetic condition, which likely led him to call 911 before he was shot.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, citing environmental concerns, said the state will no longer devote $65 million to a proposed shelter for 2,000 people.
Bacteria found in sick and even deceased dogs may be traced to animals that spent time at doggy daycares, groomers and dog parks.
Among the 26 Illinois hospitals that were recognized for providing quality maternity care for patients, 16 were considered best-performing.
The 30-year-old woman was outside of her car following a minor crash when she was struck and killed near Chinatown, police said.
Investigators say Latrice Phillips, 51, fatally shot Calvin Truitt following an argument by a pool at the Hilton Suites in Oakbrook Terrace.
Police say the women, who are between 18-32, were being held at the Sonesta Suites ES by Heggie Carr, who faces criminal charges.
Southern Illinois students Francis M. Martinez of Des Plaines and Wolfgang W. Gustaveson of Park Ridge were killed in the head-on crash.
The Golf Road location, the 27th in the greater Chicago area, opens on Tuesday morning after a ribbon-cutting ceremony and giveaways.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he needs time to review an 800-page environmental report and to meet with EPA officials about site concerns.
Jack Murray, 24, was shot and killed after police said that he came out of a Fern Drive residence and confronted officers with a knife.
The Sertoma Star senior living area gives residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities a sense of purpose in their own space.
Heggie Carr is said to have posted ads offering sexual encounters with girls he was trafficking at locations, including a Lombard hotel.
The 18-year-old rookie forward scored six goals and registered six assists in 12 games and became the first Hawks rookie since 2020 to win.
No one was injured in the fire which took place in the 5900 block of 116th Street just after 1 a.m. on Friday when residents smelled smoke.
Jussie Smollett's 2021 conviction on disorderly conduct charges was upheld in a 2-1 decision and could send the "Empire" actor back to jail.
Illinois is among the states where state law requires that elementary schools teach students how to write cursive in addition to printing.
A report said Corey Perry was waived after he was involved in an "alcohol-fueled" event with team personnel and corporate sponsors present.
Chicago's Asador Bastian and Warlord were among the 50 best new eateries in America this year by the magazine Esquire. See the list here.
A firefighter and a pregnant woman were among those taken for treatment after the fire broke out at the Main Park Apartments early Thursday.
