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"I am the one who will say what a lot of [other officers] want to say, because they don't want to be sitting in this chair," Catanzara said.
Want to get a jump on Black Friday shopping? These Illinois stores will be open on Thanksgiving Day.
Health care watchdog Leapfrog graded nearly 3,000 hospitals on how well they eliminated errors and prevented infections amid the pandemic.
State and federal health officials say the best way to prevent the virus from spreading — and lose the masks — is to get vaccinated.
Officials worry deer could harbor the virus, allowing it to mutate, and possibly infect hunters or domestic livestock.
The LA-based restaurant serves Nashville-style hot chicken. It's backed by Samuel L. Jackson, Drake and other celebrity investors.
A vocal critic of Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has said he will not seek re-election, instead eying bigger offices.
Officials encouraged parents with questions about the vaccine to talk to their pediatrician or family doctor.
But there are glimmers of hope: more students enrolled in AP classes, schools hiring more teachers of color, a tutoring program on the way.
Illinois' top doc said safe and effective vaccines will allow friends and families to more safely celebrate together this year.
Do you have onions in the pantry? Find out if you need to throw them out.
The 1995 law is one of the last significant restrictions on abortions in the state. It now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
U.S. News this week released its annual list ranking 1,750 universities throughout the world.
An agreement with AFSCME brings the total number of unionized state workers required to get a COVID-19 shot to nearly 10,000.
Officials said the rollout for young children will feature smaller doses, smaller needles and more supply.
U.S. News ranked 150 cities based on factors such as health care, affordability and happiness. See how these Illinois cities ranked.
State and federal health officials encouraged Illinois families to celebrate spooky season responsibly. Here's how.
Here's how to stay safe, protect those you love, and have a happy — healthy — holiday season.
Police budgets soared in Chicago and statewide, alongside the largest year-to-year spike in homicides in 100 years, data shows.
Chicago-area malls will take turkey day off again this year, with Black Friday hours varying by location.
