Chicago authorities are warning festivalgoers and families about an increase in methamphetamine circulating in the region, including counterfeit pills marketed as popular party drugs, ahead of this weekend's Lollapalooza music festival in Grant Park.

On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that bans cellphones in public schools statewide.

Chicago's 2027 mayoral race officially began Tuesday as candidates were allowed to start circulating nominating petitions, though some of the city's most prominent potential contenders have yet to formally enter the race.

Two teachers unions have filed a lawsuit against Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, alleging she is not distributing millions of dollars in taxpayer funds to schools and that students are being harmed as a result.

Step into the galaxy far, far away to celebrate 50 years of "Star Wars!" New details were just unveiled at San Diego Comic Con about the upcoming exhibit "Star Wars: The Experience" coming to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia next year!

The woman killed in a Fox River boat crash over the weekend has been identified.

"It's like Stanley Kubrick meets 'The Evil Dead!' Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson details the newest chapter in his graphic novel series, "The Mandrake Project: Year Two."

Crews are turning over Grant Park for Lollapalooza.

Check out the $600 Ultimate Grogu, which made its San Diego Comic-Con debut alongside "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu"-inspired merchandise.

A powerful earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday, damaging buildings, causing injuries and prompting warnings from officials, according to local authorities and broadcasts.