CHICAGO - A woman who tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a cruise last month worked at a Chicago public school for days before seeking medical attention, Illinois health officials announced Friday.

PEORIA - A life sentence was the only option for Jose Ramirez on Friday morning when he was sentenced for killing his parents.

Good morning, troops. It's Friday, March 6. We are just beginning Lent, the weeks that lead to Easter Sunday, which for most Christians this year is April 12.

The coronavirus threat has caused cancellations of conventions and other special events in and around Chicago.

SPRINGFIELD - An effort in Illinois to prevent biannual clock changes - such as the one Sunday moving time forward one hour - appears stalled.