Shedd Aquarium Launches New Interactive Sea Otter ExhibitThe Shedd Aquarium is letting guests feed, touch, train and play with sea otters as part of its "Extraordinary Experiences" program.

Police Release Picture Of Suspect In Slaying Of Northside College Prep Student Emanuel GallegosChicago police have released images of the alleged gunman in the shooting death of a Northside College Prep student in the Old Irving Park neighborhood.

Red Line CTA Riders Punched By Group Of Unknown MalesRed Line riders are getting punched while waiting on the CTA platform at some stations.

Chicago Mayor Election: Lori Lightfoot, Toni Preckwinkle Emerge In Record Field, Set For Historic April RunoffTwo African American women, Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle, emerged from a crowded field in the election for Chicago Mayor and are now poised to face each other in a runoff to determine the successor to Rahm Emanuel.

James Hunt, Cop Who Said He's Killed 'Mother------s,' Shot DeSean Pittman 10 Times In 2014 "I kill mother-----s. "Those words are not from a spree killer or a hardened Chicago gang-banger, but instead, from a Chicago police officer, one with a history of questionable arrests and use of force: Officer James Hunt.

Maria Hadden Unseats Incumbent Joe Moore In 49th WardPolitical newcomer Maria Hadden has unseated long-timer Joe Moore for 49th Ward alderman.

Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Alex Acevedo To Face Off For 25th Ward Seat Of Embattled, Retiring Danny SolisIn a crowded field of contenders, Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Alex Acevedo garnered the votes to compete in a runoff for the 25th Ward seat being vacated by Danny Solis.

'Cross Bridge At Your Own Risk,' Local Engineers Warn Drivers Of Joliet Bridge ConditionThe Union of Operating Engineers want drivers to know what state inspectors said about condition of the Des Plaines River bridge on I-80.

Three Charged In 2014 West Side Shooting That Left Teen Dead, 6 InjuredAnthony Harris, Anthony Lyons and Joshua Almore, all 23, each face one count of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder in connection with a shooting on July 25 2014 in the 700 block of South California, police said.

Peoria PICU Nurse Adopts Baby She Spent Months Caring For; 'The Good Lord Put Us Where We Are For A Reason'Angela Farnan has helped care for the tiniest patients in Peoria for more than 30 years, but when one mother said she could no longer care for her newborn, the pediatric intensive care nurse went above and beyond.