Mai Martinez

A national competition is encouraging K – 12 students to use their imaginations and create their own video games. The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Game Maker Awards is accepting applications for the “Life in 2100” competition.

The Paralympic Games in Paris wrap up Sunday, and a DePaul University graduate is among the U.S. athletes who are coming home with a gold medal. Malkamaki’s right hand never developed due to a congenital disorder.

The four billboards read: “Stop Bullying” and “Demand accountability at Latin School of Chicago and at all Illinois Schools.” The non-profit Buckets Over Bullying is behind the campaign.

These days, Livi Etue is a fun and happy 7-year-old, but when she was born, her parents Brenden and Kristin Etue say there were concerns she might not make it out of the NICU. Her experience inspired her family to help others.

In Illinois, 1,058 cases have been reported so far this year, compared to just 199 at this time last year. Dr. David Nguyen, an infectious diseases specialist at Rush University System for Health, says whooping cough can be dangerous with infants.

The much anticipated trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is set to get underway with jury selection on Tuesday. Madigan, who was long considered one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois.

A Chicago doctor who recently ran the Berlin Marathon — and helped save a life during that race — is sharing some valuable advice for those getting ready for Sunday’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Chicago police are asking for the public’s help to identify two burglars who hit at least four businesses in the Portage Park, Norwood Park, Edison Park and Union Park neighborhoods between August 29 and September 9.

At 5247 N. Clark Street, you’ll find a cornucopia of artistic creations all under one roof at Andersonville Galleria. Adam More is the owner. “We’re a year-round art fair, where we have over 110 artists over three floors,” More says.

After a devastating cancer diagnosis in 2018, a Batavia woman is celebrating not only her life, but that of her miracle daughter who turned 1 on Thursday.