Sonnets Academy's abrupt closure has left Chicago families and teachers scrambling for childcare and employment. Parents are facing financial uncertainty regarding refunds for tuition and deposits.

Chicago Police issued a news release about missing 14-year-old Calvin Liggins, last seen in a blue school shirt, khaki pants, and black jacket, possibly needing medical attention.

The Chicago Police are seeking public help to find 12-year-old Isabella McIntosh, who disappeared early on September 28, 2025. She was last seen walking on S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago Police are searching for missing 58-year-old Earnest Jones, last seen on S. Jeffery Blvd. He has seizures, dementia, tattoos, and requires medical attention.

Two bodies were found in a Sycamore, Illinois home after a well-being check; both had blunt force trauma. The son of the deceased, Kevin Schmidt, faces first-degree murder charges.

Chicago Police Department seeks public help to find missing 52-year-old Joseph Gallegos, last seen on W. Lawrence Ave. He may require medical attention.

Five protesters face federal charges following a confrontation at a Broadview ICE facility; tensions rose around the issue of carrying firearms at public protests.

The Chicago Police Department is actively searching for missing 16-year-old Jade Rambo, last seen on September 25th on S Hamilton Ave. She is considered a high-risk endangered juvenile.

Batavia police investigate after a white Jeep SUV with Hello Kitty decor reportedly approached children offering candy, prompting a parent's intervention and increased community vigilance.

Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site hosts annual candlelight walks in October with volunteers in period attire, free admission, and food available.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for Fengling Qi, a missing 90-year-old Asian woman who only speaks Cantonese and was last seen on September 28, 2025.

Attorney General Raoul leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block cuts to homeland security funding, which he views as coercive and politically motivated.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul supports Oregon's lawsuit challenging President Trump's use of the state's National Guard without local consent, decrying it as an unlawful federal overreach.