A 17-year-old is charged with first-degree murder in Chicago for a fatal shooting. His name is withheld because of his age. The investigation is ongoing.

Chicago Police warn of vehicle break-ins in South Chicago neighborhoods, with unknown males smashing car windows to steal valuables during early hours.

A woman was fatally shot by police in Alsip after pointing a replica gun at them; the incident followed her threatening 911 calls and is under investigation.

A 74-year-old woman was hit and pinned by a car in a Walmart parking lot in Joliet, resulting in serious injuries.

A man named Willie Perkins is charged with attempted murder related to a Chicago shooting in July, with his arrest conducted by Chicago Police and U.S. Marshals.

Illinois wheat producers to elect representatives to the Illinois Wheat Development Board; some districts lack candidates, but write-ins are possible. Voting is on October 30, 2025.

Heavy rains caused flooding and accidents on Chicago expressways, disrupting Tuesday's commute, with warnings issued for the Cicero exits on the Stevenson Expressway.

An alleged Latin Kings member in Chicago was charged with solicitation to murder a law enforcement official after offering money via Snapchat for the official's information and death.

Chicago Police seek help finding Lisbet Antunez, 47, missing since October 4 and last seen near the CTA Orange Line on S. Kedzie. She is described as Hispanic, 5'3", 180 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing teen Mya Youngbey, last seen in Marquette Park on October 4, 2025. Community members are actively seeking her return.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signs an executive order creating an "ICE Free Zone," barring federal immigration agents from using city-owned property for their operations.

Chicago Police seek help finding Marlene Rodriguez, 17, missing for over a week from the 5000 block of N. Winthrop. She is Hispanic, 5'5", 80-110 lbs, with brown eyes and black hair.

Two charged after attacking CBP agents in Chicago; a CBP agent shot one assailant, who later received hospital treatment. The incident coincided with local ICE protests.