Brookfield Zoo Chicago launched a database with diagnostic images to aid veterinary care and conservation of exotic species, following the loss of Nakili, an eastern black rhino.

Illinois restarts its rental assistance program offering up to $15,000 for tenants in eviction proceedings, funded by $75 million in state money following previous federal support.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that killed a 24-year-old man in Island Lake, identifying a person of interest and a white SUV. No arrests have been made.

Chicago was awarded $4 million to increase non-congregate shelters for homeless youth, split between La Casa Norte and Unity Parenting and Counseling, Inc.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul leads a coalition urging the FRA to mandate a minimum of two crew members on most trains, citing safety and reduced accident risks.

Robert Bryant, 36, is charged with first-degree murder for a 29-year-old woman's death, with his arrest reported by Chicago Police on October 2, 2024.

A driver was hospitalized after a crash involving a red light violation on Michigan Avenue; the building struck was inspected and found structurally sound.

The National Weather Service anticipates pleasant weather in Chicago with sunny days and mild temperatures, with some chances of showers and gusty winds.

Cook County residents can claim overpaid property taxes by calling special phone banks hosted by the Treasurer's Office with Telemundo Chicago and ABC7 on October 3rd.

A 14-year-old boy in Chicago is in critical condition after being shot multiple times in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The shooting took place on Tuesday evening, with no suspects arrested yet.

Three men were shot inside a car in Chicago's Princeton Park; one is in serious condition. No arrests have been made, and the investigation continues.

Lab owner Zishan Alvi in Chicago pleaded guilty to a $14 million COVID-19 testing fraud, providing false negative test results. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

Antonio Carrazco-Martinez was sentenced to 16 years for leading a drug trafficking operation in Chicago, as part of an international drug cartel with ties to Mexico.