Two men are charged with attempted murder after a violent altercation near a Mount Prospect park, involving gun and knife wounds to a 33-year-old man.

Eileen O'Neill Burke wins the Cook County State's Attorney race with 65% of the vote, succeeding Kim Foxx. She aims for criminal justice reform and stronger gun crime penalties.

NielsenIQ is exploring a potential $10 billion IPO by 2025, as the market shows increased IPO activity and economic optimism. No final decision has been made by the consumer intelligence firm.

Jennifer Custer leads over Michelle Pierre in the Chicago School Board race, with CTU backing and focus on neighborhood school investment. Both candidates oppose excessive short-term borrowing.

An 18-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder for a July 2023 killing in Chicago; taken into custody and his detention hearing is scheduled for today.

The Art Institute of Chicago has launched its first gallery dedicated to Korean art, curated by Yeonsoo Chee and featuring a range of historical artifacts from over 2,000 years ago to contemporary works.

An Illinois advisory referendum proposes a 3% tax increase on income over $1 million to aid property tax relief and signal future legislative actions.

Bishop Jeffrey S. Grob is appointed as the new Archbishop of Milwaukee, replacing the retiring Archbishop Listecki.

Illinois and North Carolina are each set to receive $40 million from Kroger as part of a national settlement, aimed at funding opioid crisis abatement programs.

Increased police presence in suburban Cook County polling places is planned to ensure voter and poll worker safety during elections, as announced by Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.

Teamsters Local 727 sued PepsiCo over the abrupt closure of its Chicago warehouse, alleging WARN Act violations for not giving employees 60 days' notice. PepsiCo claims compliance with the law.

The GASC has announced a $100 million grant for violence prevention and interventions in Chicago, emphasizing collaboration and support for communities facing violence.

An Illinois State Trooper was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle on I-57, causing traffic delays and temporary lane closures. The trooper was responding to a previous crash at the time of the incident.