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Culver’s Scoops of Thanks Day returns May 7 with $1 custard scoops supporting local FFA programs across Illinois and Wisconsin.

New SNAP rules in Illinois could impact thousands starting May 1. Work requirements and deadlines may lead to benefit loss if not met.

Airbag thefts are rising fast in Chicago, targeting popular cars and spreading across neighborhoods. Here’s why thieves want them and how you can protect your vehicle.

Illinois is updating e-bike and scooter laws to target high-speed devices. Here’s what riders need to know before hitting the road.

The Niles Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a person seen removing goose eggs from a nest near Golf Mill Mall.

Tornado sirens sparked big questions from kids across Illinois. Here are simple answers to help families understand what’s really happening in the sky.

A Southern Illinois woman just won $1 million using lottery numbers her mom told her to play. Turns out, mom really does know best.

In a world where stress is a constant companion, a group in Chicago is finding release in the most unexpected way.

An 11-year-old boy discovered wandering alone in a northwest suburban neighborhood with visible injuries.

A self-cleaning public restroom is coming to Chicago for the first time. The high-tech bathroom will automatically sanitize itself after each use, but not everyone thinks it will last.