Melvin Bush, 20, was charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm in Chicago. He was caught by police and U.S. Marshals after a man's car was stolen at gunpoint in August.

A pedestrian was killed in Buffalo Grove, leading to a road closure and traffic delays. The 74-year-old woman was hit by two vehicles; both drivers are cooperating with police. No citations have been issued.

Illinois has set Marshall County's property assessment equalization factor at 1.0000, indicating balanced tax assessments, influencing local property tax bills and ensuring fair tax distribution.

A 28-year-old man from Skokie was charged with aggravated battery in the shooting of a 23-year-old woman, per Chicago Police. The incident occurred on N. Broadway.

A UPS cargo jet crash in Louisville, Kentucky claimed 12 lives after an engine separation post-takeoff, reminiscent of a 1979 crash. The NTSB is investigating possible causes including maintenance issues.

S&P lowered Chicago’s credit outlook after the city passed a budget stocked with one‑time fixes, raising the risk of higher borrowing costs and more political pressure. Officials pushed back as investors eye next year’s gap.

The Illinois State Museum has released 100 oral histories of Route 66 for its centennial celebration, capturing experiences from its heyday to its preservation.

Due to the government shutdown, the FAA plans to reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 airports, potentially affecting flights at hubs like O'Hare and Midway. Travelers are advised to prepare for disruptions.

A storage‑unit haul that included a 1985 Grammy and handwritten lyrics from Koko Taylor turned up at a Back of the Yards flea market, prompting efforts to recover the items. Collectors and museums are working to identify and return the pieces.

The Bears’ plan to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights stalled after the fall session ended with no vote on the tax and infrastructure measures the team needs. The funding fight is now set to resume when lawmakers return in early 2026.

Judge Sara Ellis heard video and testimony alleging repeated, unwarned use of tear gas and physical force by federal immigration agents as she weighs extending limits on their tactics. The decision will affect whether body-cam and use-of-force rules stay in place.

Five people were injured in a head-on collision between an SUV and a sedan on Route 14 near Harvard, including two children, one of whom was ejected from a car seat.

The Chicago Police Department is searching for missing 15-year-old Mya Young-Bey, last seen near the 5000 block of S. Champlain. She is African American, 5'4", and has a nose piercing. They urge anyone with information to contact them.