Chicago must embrace its critical role in bird migrations, expert says
As hundreds of millions of birds migrate northward for their spring breeding season, the city of Chicago has a critical role to play in keeping the animals safe.
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Lockdown at Archer Heights charter school lifted after teen shot at nearby restaurant
A lockdown was put in place on Monday afternoon at Acero Charter School’s Veterans Memorial Campus following a report of an armed person and a shooting at a nearby restaurant, school officials a... -
Lawsuit alleges decades of child sex abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers statewide
Child sexual abuse at Illinois juvenile detention centers was pervasive and systemic for decades, according to disturbing accounts in a lawsuit filed Monday by 95 men and women housed at the youth cen... -
Illinois jury awards $2M verdict against surgeon after baby injured during procedure
A central Illinois jury found a pediatric surgeon acted negligently in his treatment of a baby more than a decade ago and awarded the now-teenager more than $2 million, according to the law firm repre... -
Officials issue warning for pet owners amid historic cicada emergence
Officials are warning pet owners to “take special precautions” as a historic cicada emergence begins in the city and suburbs.