A woman was accidentally shot in her apartment by a stray bullet from a nearby attempted robbery in Chatham, Chicago. No arrests have been made; detectives are investigating.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul suggests checking the state's sex offender registry for safety before Halloween trick-or-treating and details restrictions for offenders during the festivities.

O'Hare Airport receives an additional $20 million grant from U.S. federal funding for improvements, increasing total aid to $110 million over three years for terminal renovations.

The Chicago Police warn of a series of armed robberies in Auburn Gresham involving suspects demanding property at gunpoint, sometimes using a chemical irritant.

Chicago man Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi charged with attempted murder and other felonies after a confrontation with police.

A 17-year-old boy died and three others were injured when two SUVs collided in Englewood after one ran a red light. Traffic citations are pending as investigations continue.

A heritage trail honoring the Illinois Black Panther Party's history and humanitarian work has been established, featuring markers at significant sites.

Chicago's weather to hit 81 degrees with risks of brush fires and strong winds; Lake Michigan sees hazardous conditions. Good news for Halloween as showers clear by evening.

A 16-year-old has been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking in Chicago after an October 24 incident involving a chemical irritant and car theft.

Chicago's sunny weekend will shift to warm, windy weather next week with a Tuesday high of 81°F, and risk of fires due to dry conditions. A cold front arriving Wednesday night will bring showers and drop temperatures significantly by Thursday.

The E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's onions has spread to 13 states with 75 cases, causing one death and leading to recalls by McDonald's and U.S. Foods.

Kassandra Fajardo-Rodriguez died from injuries after being hit by multiple vehicles in Waukegan; the ongoing investigation has yet to clarify the crash's details.

The Illinois Department of Public Health promotes awareness of lead poisoning risks during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, highlighting the danger of lead in old homes and the state's efforts to reduce exposure.