Cook County uses a Halloween-themed map to educate on rabies prevention and document rabid bats found in the area, emphasizing the importance of vaccinating pets.

Mayor Johnson of Chicago requested the resignation of School Board President Mitchell Johnson following the latter's controversial remarks, which the Mayor deemed as "antisemitic, misogynistic, and conspiratorial."

7-year-old Zayden Garrett has recovered quickly after being shot, celebrating Halloween soon after the incident. His family seeks relocation for safety.

A man in Chicago faces hate crime and terrorism charges after a shooting targeting the Jewish community; evidence suggests the attack was premeditated.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is leading a coalition of 15 attorneys general calling for a national price gouging statute to address the loophole in federal law.

Chicago Police warn of a series of burglaries targeting businesses in Belmont Cragin, East Albany Park, and Belmont Heights, cautioning owners to be vigilant.

A juvenile suspect has been apprehended for a July 2022 carjacking in Chicago; he faces a felony charge of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm.

Rev. Mitchell L. Ikenna Johnson, newly appointed Chicago Board of Education president, faces calls for resignation over controversial past social media remarks related to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago sets up a hotline for reporting voting rights violations ahead of elections, aiming to ensure a fair voting process.

Two 15-year-olds were arrested in Chicago for a late August assault and robbery of a woman at a CTA station and a separate attack on a man. They face felony charges.

Daniel Perez, 29, faces felony charges for an alleged attempted murder during a Chicago shooting on October 11. He was arrested on October 29 and has a detention hearing set for October 30, 2024.

Tevon Jackson, 24, has been charged with felony aggravated battery after a shooting in Chicago left one injured.

The National Weather Service warns of potential storms, strong winds, and elevated fire danger in Chicago, with a brief calm followed by more wet weather.