Since opening in 1930, the Shedd Aquarium has pursued a mission of sparking compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.

Court documents Friday showed the government has recommended former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan be sentenced to 12.5 years in prison. Attorney's for Madigan have requested he be sentenced to five years of probation.

A Chicago police officer was hurt Friday after attempting a traffic stop on the city's South Side, CPD officials said.

President Donald Trump told U.S. steelworkers Friday in Pennsylvania that he is going to double tariffs on foreign steel from 25% to 50%.

Loretta Swit, the actress best known for her role as Major Margaret Houlihan on the acclaimed television series "M*A*S*H," has died.

Twenty three students at Whitney Young High School got perfect scores on their ACTs.

Cell phone video from witnesses nearby showed the moment police got into a shootout with an armed robbery suspect who was killed in southwest suburban Hickory Hills Thursday night, officials said.

Trailblazer, advocate, icon. Marlee Matlin's life and career is the focus of a new documentary. "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore" is in theaters June 20.

Blue Line service was suspended Friday afternoon between O'Hare and Jefferson Park due to debris on the tracks, the CTA said.

Two motorcyclists were killed in a multi-vehicle crash Friday in northwest Indiana, the sheriff's office said.