Jenn Schanz

As the historically early and strong Category 5 Hurricane Beryl moves towards potential landfall in Jamaica, Jamaicans in Chicago are preparing for the storm's impact on loved ones.

Students at the University of Illinois-Chicago will have a shortened move-in period this August thanks to the Democratic National Convention this week -- and school officials are warning of potentially long lines.

Nearly all counties in the Chicago area kicked off early voting Thursday with the exception of Cook County and the City of Chicago, whose early voting doesn't start until next month.

About 30 ComEd linemen hit the road Friday from Channahon to help assist with power restoration efforts in Georgia

Census data also shows eligible Latino voters in general are younger than other voting groups. Nearly 75 percent of Latino voters in Illinois are under 55

A leader of the Illinois Deaf Latino Association is working to shed light on the necessity of trilingual American Sign Language interpreters to help ease communication within families.

A northwest Indiana family is pleading with the public for help in finding a missing pregnant woman who is believed to have given birth by now.

While Saturday's shooting was not connected to the parade or downtown holiday festivities, it's adding to safety concerns for some in the Loop.

Officials are advising the public to be prepared for long lines, busy terminals and possible delays at airports around the country as a busy week of holiday travel kicks off.

The ruling states board members cannot participate in CTU negotiations unless invited by Martinez to do so.