Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs highlights the growth of the Bright Start 529 college savings plan, which now exceeds $14 billion in assets during its 25th anniversary.

A shooting near Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn left three dead in what has been described as a domestic incident. Classes were canceled following the event, with no school children involved.

Authorities are searching for Rayvon Johnson, a domestic violence suspect who escaped from a Kendall County courthouse. Public tips are requested to aid in his capture.

Shawn Bashir from suburban Chicago has been indicted on federal healthcare fraud, submitting over $17.3 million in fake claims for children's services.

ICE conducted an operation in Elgin, Illinois, resulting in arrests, amid heightened enforcement activities in Chicago known as "Operation Midway Blitz."

Chicago experiences unseasonably warm weather in late September, with temperatures reaching the 80s, while evenings are cooler. Possible record highs anticipated for Thursday, with a mixed forecast for the weekend including some rain chances.

A man was fatally shot in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing; he later died at the University of Chicago Medical Center. No arrests have been made; CPD Area One detectives are investigating.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker faces impeachment calls from Republicans over his rhetoric following activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Rep. Lauren Underwood is concerned about the lack of public safety data justifying ICE's "Operation Midway Blitz" in Illinois and the transparency regarding sanctuary jurisdictions. She offers assistance to those impacted.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office received the ACE award for excellence in emergency medical dispatching, recognizing their adherence to high standards and professional call handling.

Chicago enjoys warm, sunny weather with highs near the upper 70s, calm breezes, and clear evenings. A slight cooldown with clouds and showers is expected over the weekend.

Illinois marks its 12th Rail Safety Week to promote rail crossing danger awareness, highlighting statistics and urging the public to follow safety measures.

Mekel Gordon, 24, was charged with sexual offenses after an attack on a woman on a CTA Yellow Line train in Evanston. The woman fought off Gordon, who later admitted involvement when captured.