The government shutdown is causing flight delays and understaffing issues at airports, including Chicago's O'Hare and Midway, with predictions of holiday travel disruptions if it continues.

Chicago businesses face a series of burglaries by a single offender, who strikes at night, breaking windows to steal cash in several neighborhoods. Police advise vigilance and operational surveillance.

Chicago's temperatures are moderate at 61 degrees with clear skies and a cool night expected. The recent warm streak has ended, but the forecast promises a gradual warm-up, with sunny days ahead and highs reaching the lower 70s by next week.

Akif Mamedov faces an attempted murder charge for stabbing a man on Chicago's Northwest Side. The incident occurred on October 4, and Mamedov was arrested shortly after.

Alsip, IL police fatally shot a woman who pointed a replica gun at them after falsely reporting an active shooter.

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defended CPD actions during Brighton Park protests, denying claims officers were told to stand down after federal agents shot a woman.

Chicago files a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the deployment of National Guard troops, despite the arrival of forces from Texas.

A 17-year-old in Wisconsin shot his pregnant girlfriend, her brother, then himself; the brother died, the girlfriend survived, and her premature baby is expected to live. The shooter also posted the incident on Snapchat.

Two men were thrown from a boat on Fox Lake; one was rescued while the other remains missing. Neither wore a lifejacket during the test drive. The search has turned into a recovery mission.

Chicago residents experienced early showers with the possibility of thunderstorms, followed by clearing skies and a peak temperature of 64°F. Cooler, fall-like weather is expected to continue with bright, mostly sunny days and cooler nights ahead.

Chicago's Mayor launches RFPs aimed at reviving storm-hit neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Retail Activation Program, focusing on facilitating new businesses.

The Kennedy Expressway express lanes in Chicago resumed normal inbound operations according to NBC Chicago, meanwhile ongoing construction may still impact certain outbound ramps.

A driver was killed on the Dan Ryan Expressway by an object through their windshield. The incident closed outbound lanes for investigation but were reopened by 8:30 a.m.