Two Illinois residents won $1 million each in the Powerball lottery, with tickets sold at a Skokie Citgo station and through the Illinois app. Other state residents won smaller prizes.

DHS launched Operation Midway Blitz to arrest criminal illegal aliens in Illinois, honoring Katie Abraham, killed by an undocumented individual. The operation targets serious offenders in Chicago, challenging local sanctuary policies.

A 70-year-old man was beaten to death in Chicago. Police are investigating the incident with no arrests made, while the community reacts with concern.

The Kennedy Expressway overhaul is making progress, reopening some exits and anticipating the project's completion near Thanksgiving, despite ongoing closures.

A 2-year-old boy in Chicago accidentally shot himself in the face and was listed in critical condition. Police are investigating how he obtained the gun.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson wrote an essay for The New York Times opposing President Trump's suggestion of deploying the National Guard and advocating for community-centric strategies that contributed to Chicago's safest summer in decades.

The article previews an NFL game between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, highlighting the Bears' new coach Ben Johnson and the Vikings' new quarterback J.J. McCarthy, alongside fan experiences and local excitement.

Souleymane Diallo was arrested in Chicago for a shooting that killed a 31-year-old man. He faces murder and weapons charges. His connection to the victim is under investigation.

Antonio Gilford, 24, faces felony charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting in Chicago and a subsequent exchange of gunfire with police.

Chicago Police issued an alert for missing endangered 20-year-old Joshua Escarcega, last seen on 68th St. Described as Hispanic, 5'7", with brown eyes and hair. Public urged to contact detectives with info.

Chicago experiences cooler temperatures with a high of 68 degrees and clear skies, while the week ahead promises a gradual return to typical September warmth.

A man died in Chicago after a dispute with a business employee led to a shooting. The victim and the employee, who may be a security guard, got into a fight outside a South Loop business. The employee was arrested, and a gun was recovered.

El Musico, a leader in the Sinaloa Cartel, has been indicted in Chicago for terrorism, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, with ties to a larger initiative against cartel activities.