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Police in central Illinois shot a man suspected of stabbing a woman early Thursday, authorities said.

A poll released earlier this week for Chicago’s upcoming mayoral runoff election from BSP Research and Northwestern University’s Center for the Study of Diversity and Democracy showed the race in a dead heat while highlighting the concerns and priorities of the city’s Latino electorate.

A new home created specifically for eight women with disabilities will open soon in South Chicago.

Take a visual journey through space against the backdrop of one of the best-selling albums of all time.  The Adler Planetarium has licensed legendary rock band Pink Floyd’s new planetarium show, The Dark Side of the Moon.

ComEd has announced that preparations are being made ahead of Friday’s potential severe weather, with the risk of strong thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes present tomorrow.

On Thursday, NBC 5 will air a special conversation with three former Chicago police superintendents discussing their perspectives on the city’s public safety crisis and their advice for the next mayor and police superintendent.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson didnt waste any time in making an impact on his new team, registering his first hit and his first RBI in his first game in pinstripes.

A small plane crashed near a central Illinois church filled with worshippers, injuring two men who were aboard the aircraft, authorities said.

Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson have both said they want an empowered, independent and energized City Council to be their partner in solving Chicago’s enormous challenges.

Severe weather in the Chicago area is expected to hit in three rounds starting Thursday evening, and the region is now under a heightened risk for dangerous weather conditions.

In a final drive to expand turnout for next week’s mayoral runoff election, Brandon Johnson’s campaign is holding a rally headlined by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Chicago-based rapper Vic Mensa and other local leaders tonight at the UIC Credit Union 1 Arena.

Chicago mayoral candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson continue to vie for endorsements from political leaders across the city and the country with the election less than two weeks away, with some eye-popping names lending their support to the campaigns.

The “Coolest Thing in Illinois” has been announced — and it’s truly out of this world.